Healthy soil is the foundation of productive farming. Yet many farmers struggle to know whether their soil is sandy, clayey, or loamy without expensive laboratory tests. The soil jar test is a simple, low‑cost method that allows farmers to see the proportions of sand, silt, and clay in their soil using nothing more than a clear jar, water, and patience. Preparing for the Test To begin, collect soil from your field. Dig about 10–15 centimeters below the surface to avoid organic matter like roots and leaves. Mix soil from different spots so the sample represents the whole field. Place this soil into a clean, transparent jar, a one‑liter jar works […]
