Estimating Soil Moisture by Feel and Appearance Revised 8/01
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1 Estimating Soil Moisture by Feel and Appearance Revised 8/01 Evaluating soil moisture using feel and appearance is a simple low cost method that may be used to: Determine when irrigation is needed. Estimate the available water in the root zone prior to planting or irrigation Estimate the amount of irrigation water to apply Determine the depth of penetration of irrigation water. During the process of collecting soil samples for moisture assessment, the producer will have an opportunity to identify restrictive layers caused by compaction, as well as, some non water related problems like weed or insect pressure and nutrient deficiencies. Prior to the collection of samples for estimating soil moisture, the producer must determine the soil type, texture and available water holding capacity of each layer sampled. Soil texture, which is the relative amounts of sand, silt, and clay contained in soil, plays an important role in determining the amount of water a soil will hold. The portion of water in the soil the can be readily used by plants is the available water capacity (AWC) of the soil. The AWC ranges shown in Table - 1 for various textural groups may be used as a guide in estimating soil moisture. Soil maps, soil texture, and AWC for each soil type can be found in a published Soil Survey Report available through the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service office in each county or state. Table 1 - Typical Available Water Capacity (Inches/Foot) for Given Textural Range Available Water Capacity (AWC) Coarse Texture Fine Sand and Loamy Fine Sand Moderately Coarse Texture - Sandy Loam and Fine Sandy Loam Medium Texture Sandy Clay Loam, Loam, and Silt Loam Fine Texture Clay, Clay Loam, and Silty Clay Loam USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Program Aid Sampling Procedures Soil moisture is typically sampled mid-way through 1-foot increments in uniform soils, or mid-way through increments that correspond to the natural soil layers in the profile. For example, if a soil had 14 inches of fine sandy loam over clay, the first sample would be 7 inches deep, then sample in 1-foot increments thereafter to bottom of the root zone. For most agronomic crops a sampling depth of 3 4 feet will be sufficient to comprise the active root zone. Three or more sampling sites per field should be evaluated depending on the crop, field size, irrigation method, and soil variability. 1
2 For each sample the feel and appearance method involves: 1. Obtaining a soil sample at the selected depth using a probe, auger, or shovel; 2. Squeezing the soil sample firmly in one hand several times to form an irregular ball; 3. Observe ability to a form ball, ability to ribbon, loose particles, soil/water stains on fingers, and soil color. A ribbon is formed when soil is squeezed out of hand between the thumb and index finger. Note: A very weak ball falls apart in one bounce of the hand. A weak ball falls apart in 2 3 bounces. 4. Compare observations with Figures 1 through 4. Example for a Uniform Soil Profile USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Engineering Handbook, Section 15. Sample Depth USDA Texture by Layer Field Capacity (percent)* Soil Layer Thickness AWC for Layer ** Water Available Water needed to get to 100% field capacity Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Loam Loam Totals *Estimated by feel and appearance ** From Soil Survey Result: AWC in the 48 root zone at 100% field capacity is 6.8 inches Current estimated water available for plant use 3.7 inches Net irrigation requirement or need 3.1 inches 2
3 Figure 1 - Fine Sand and Loamy Fine Sand Soils 0-25 percent available Dry, loose, will hold together if not disturbed, loose sand grains on fingers with applied pressure. Slightly moist, forms a very weak ball with well-defined finger marks; light coating of loose and clustered sand grains remains on fingers. Moist, forms a weak ball with loose and clustered sand grains on fingers, darkened color, moderate water staining on fingers, will not ribbon. Wet, forms a weak ball, loose and clustered sand grains remain on fingers, darkened color, heavy water staining on fingers, will not ribbon. 100 percent available Wet, forms a weak ball, moderate to heavy soil/water coating on fingers, wet outline of soft ball remains on hand. 3
4 Figure 2 Sandy Loam and Fine Sandy Loam Soils 0-25 percent available Dry, forms a very weak ball, clustered soil grains break away easily from ball. Slightly moist, forms a weak ball with defined finger marks, darkened color, no water staining on fingers, grains break away. Moist, forms a ball with defined finger marks, very light soil/water staining on fingers, darkened color will not stick. Wet, forms a ball with wet outline left on hand, light to medium staining on fingers, makes a weak ribbon between the thumb and forefinger. 100 percent available Wet, forms a soft ball, free water appears briefly on soil surface after squeezing or shaking, medium to heavy soil/water coating on fingers. 4
5 Figure 3 - Sandy Clay Loam, Loam, and Silt Loam Soils 0-25 percent available Dry, soil aggregations break away easily, no staining on fingers, clods crumble with applied pressure. Slightly moist, forms a weak ball with rough surfaces, no water staining on fingers, few clustered soil grains break away. Moist, forms a ball, very light staining on fingers, darkened color, pliable, and forms a weak ribbon between the thumb and forefinger. Wet, forms a ball with well-defined finger marks, light to heavy soil/water coating on fingers, ribbons between thumb and forefinger. 100 percent available Wet, forms a soft ball, free water appears briefly on soil surface after squeezing or shaking, medium to heavy soil/water coating on fingers. 5
6 Figure 4 - Clay, Clay Loam, and Silty Clay Loam Soils 0-25 percent available Dry, soil aggregations separate easily; clods are hard to crumble with applied pressure. Slightly moist, forms a weak ball, very few soil aggregations break away, no water stains, and clods flatten with applied pressure. Moist, forms a smooth ball with defined finger marks, light soil/water staining on fingers, ribbons between thumb and forefinger. Wet, forms a ball, uneven medium to heavy soil/water coating on fingers, ribbons easily between thumb and forefinger. 100 percent available Wet, forms a soft ball, free water appears on soil surface after squeezing or shaking, thick soil/water coating on fingers, slick and sticky. 6
7 References: Klocke, Norman L., P. E. Fischbach, Estimating Soil Moisture by Appearance and Feel, Publication G A, 1998, Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service. National Engineering Handbook, Part 650, Chapter 15, 1997, United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Program Aid Number 1619, Estimating Soil Moisture by Feel and Appearance, 1998, United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Risinger, Michael, A. W. Wyatt, K. Carver, Water Management Note, Estimating Soil Moisture by Feel and Appearance, 1985, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA s TARGET Center at (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC or call (202) (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 7
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