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microBIOMETER
20:00
Slake
10:00
1
Start the Clocks
Set up the two passive tests and start the timers
14. Biomass & 15. F:B Ratio — Whisk the soil sample in the microBIOMETER extraction fluid and set aside to settle.
7. Slake Test — Drop the soil clump into the jar of water and start the timer.
2
The Walkabout
Walk the zone and run the hands-on field tests while the timers run
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Timer Alert (5–10 min) — Return to the jar and log the Slake Test result.
3
Dig & Inspect
Dig the main soil pit and observe
4
Plant & Root
Inspect roots and plants from the soil pit
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Timer Alert (20 min) — The microBIOMETER solution has settled. Drop the fluid onto the test card, scan with the app, and log the results.
5
Slurry & Chemistry
Wrap up with the final quick chemistry checks
3. Penetrometer / Compaction
Tier 1Take multiple push readings across the walking path.
4. Infiltration Rate
Tier 1Hammer the ring, pour water, and record the level every minute for ~5 minutes.
5. Soil EC (Electrical Conductivity)
Tier 1Take the EC probe reading from the same slurry.
Log the aggregate stability after the settling period.
Smell the soil immediately upon opening the pit.
10. Nodulation of Legumes
Tier 3Slice the nodules to check for active pink/red status.
Inspect roots for clinging soil.
12. Soil Insect Score
Tier 3Log insect diversity from the sorted soil tray.
13. Soil Colour (Munsell)
Tier 3Enter the Munsell notation from a colour app, or select a broad category below.
14. Biomass (microBIOMETER)
Tier 4Log the microbial biomass reading from the microBIOMETER app.
15. F:B Ratio (microBIOMETER)
Tier 4Log the fungal-to-bacterial ratio from the microBIOMETER app.
16. Brix Barometer
Tier 4Squeeze sap from the plant material and read the refractometer.
