Soil Color

1. Take a ped of soil from each horizon and note on the data sheet whether it is moist, dry or wet. If it is dry, moisten it slightly with water from your water bottle.	2. Break the ped
3. Stand with the sun over your shoulder so that sunlight shines on the color chart and the soil sample you are examining.

Note: Sometimes, a soil sample may have more than one color. Record a maximum of two colors if necessary, and indicate (1) the Main (dominant color) and (2) the Other (sub-dominant color).

If you wish download the protocol above so that you can use it in the field, here are pict files soil texture page 2.