• The_v@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    It makes more sense if you use it as intended. It’s designed to be a simple way for farmers/gardeners to classify the basic soil composition by particle size.

    Take a cup of dirt, put it in a mason jar, fill it full of water, put a lid on tight and shake the hell out of it. Come back in 3-4 days and measure the layers.

    This comes in helpful in applying pesticides and basic water management. It’s pretty much pointless for anything else.