I appreciate how easy and low-tech this method is. The downside is that it seems too qualitative to be easily replicated if don't keep 1) the implement (post or wire), 2) soil moisture (what does "adequate" mean? different for different crops/regions/soil types), or 3) downwards pressure consistent (someone who has good grip strength and a lot of weight will be able to get a post much deeper/have a different understanding of where the "point of resistance" is). Although soil moisture would be tricky, it seems like it wouldn't be too hard to keep the implement and downwards pressure consistent by using a metal bar or wooden dowel of a standard diameter and a standard weight to apply downwards pressure. It would also be useful to have different ratings for soil textures & rock content.
thanks for the work done. As I am farming in Africa I do lament the sad fact, that research, tutorials...are mostly based on temperate climates and western infrastructure. Still, one has to start from somewhere. Well done
I appreciate how easy and low-tech this method is. The downside is that it seems too qualitative to be easily replicated if don't keep 1) the implement (post or wire), 2) soil moisture (what does "adequate" mean? different for different crops/regions/soil types), or 3) downwards pressure consistent (someone who has good grip strength and a lot of weight will be able to get a post much deeper/have a different understanding of where the "point of resistance" is). Although soil moisture would be tricky, it seems like it wouldn't be too hard to keep the implement and downwards pressure consistent by using a metal bar or wooden dowel of a standard diameter and a standard weight to apply downwards pressure. It would also be useful to have different ratings for soil textures & rock content.
thanks for the work done. As I am farming in Africa I do lament the sad fact, that research, tutorials...are mostly based on temperate climates and western infrastructure. Still, one has to start from somewhere. Well done
Nice lesson. But you did not advice on how to make that soil better if the stick don't go deeper