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Visual Evaluation Of Soil Structure
This simple, quick soil test describes soil by comparing a spadeful with a reference chart.
A quality score is given which lets you know if the soil structure needs to be improved.
The videos below give examples of how to do it.
The process of examining a block of loose soil and grading the structural features with reference to the guide card is shown.
The Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure (VESS) guide is used in evaluating a compact soil. The process of examining a block of compacted soil and grading the structural features with reference to the guide card is shown
The process of obtaining and examining a block of soil and grading the structural features with reference to the guide card is shown.