Title: Collect a soil sample for evaluation.
Course: Introduction to Plant Systems (18051) > Section: Managing Plants: Soil and Soilless Growing Systems

Collection should include

- determining when to sample the soil
- using necessary sampling tools and equipment
- following best practices for soil sampling to ensure reliable results.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can you obtain a soil test kit? Why is following the kit's directions important?
- Why is soil testing important?
- How do you collect a reliable soil sample?
- How do you prepare soil for testing?
- Why is it important to use clean tools when soil sampling?
- What tools and equipment are needed to collect soil samples?