Date Published
November 2017
Document Category
Summary
Soil properties are measured or inferred from direct observations in the field or laboratory. Examples of soil properties are particle-size distribution, cation-exchange capacity, and salinity.
Reference Information
Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2018. Title 430 -VI - National Soil Survey Handbook, Part 618 - Soil Properties and Qualities, Subpart A - General Information. Available at: Download Soil Survey Handbook PDF. Accessed January 2, 2019.