Field reference
Soil Type
Classify top soil in the field with a guided Ribbon Test workflow, sample cataloging, location, and photos.
The Soil Type app guides you through the Ribbon Test, a way to classify top soil by feeling the texture of soil mixed with water.
The test can be done in the field with a little water and around 25 grams of topsoil from your field.
Soil Type highlights
A guided field workflow for classifying, cataloging, and revisiting soil samples.
Step-by-step wizard
Walk through the Ribbon Test with clear text instructions instead of trying to remember the sequence from notes.
Field-ready test
Run the classification process with a small topsoil sample and a little water while you are on site.
Catalog samples
Store cataloged soil samples directly in the app for later reference.
Save map location
Attach a location to each soil sample so you can connect the result back to the field.
Add photos
Use your device camera to keep visual context with the sample record.
Practical reference
Keep the soil classification workflow understandable and repeatable.
Field workflow
Soil classification that travels with you
Collect a sample
Use around 25 grams of topsoil and mix with water for the texture test.
Follow the Ribbon Test
Move through the guided questions and instructions to classify the soil type.
Save the record
Catalog the sample with notes, location, and a photo for later comparison.
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