To know the nature of the soil is very important for gardening. In water, particles settle more quickly the bigger they are. It is possible to use this property to determine the amount of each component of the soil

1. 012 ANALYSIS OF SOIL COMPOSITION
To know the nature of the soil is very important for gardening. In water,
particles settle more quickly the bigger they are. It is possible to use this
property to determine the amount of each component of the soil.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Glass jar/an empty bottle
One cup of soil sample
Three cups of water
Glass jar
soil sample Water

2. Add one cup of soil and 3 cups of water into the jar.
Stir well, and if using a bottle close lid and shake well.
Leave it to stand till all particles settle.
soil sample water

3. Watch carefully at the soil in the jar after it had settled.
You will be able to observe different layers.
Study carefully. Compare with other soil samples.
Organic detritus
Water
Clay < 0.002
Silt 0.06 - 0.002
Fine sand 0.2 - 0.06
Thick sand 2 - 0.2
Gravel 10 - 2
composition of soil (the sizes are in mm)