Texture of Soil - Soil Sieve (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards

Relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay particles

Sand, silt, clay

100g (for easier percentage calculations)

Largest mesh (2mm)

Approximately 10 minutes

$\frac{\text{Weight of fraction}}{\text{Total weight}} \times 100$

Excellent drainage, lower fertility

Higher fertility, drainage problems

Balanced mixture, ideal growing conditions for most crops

Completely air-dried