It is common to describe this deficit as inches of water removed from the plant root zone. Approximate soil moisture holding capacity of various soil textures. Water available for plant use. Determine the soil moisture deficit by feeling the soil and consulting Table 2. Guide for judging how much moisture has been removed from the soil.
Numbers indicate inches of water deficit per one foot of soil.
Upon squeezing, no free water appears on soil but wet outline of ball is left on hand. Upon squeezing, no free water appears on soil but wet outline of ball is left on hand. Upon squeezing, no free water appears on soil but wet outline of ball is left on hand. Upon squeezing, no free water appears on soil but wet outline of ball is left on hand. 0.0 to 0.2 Forms weak ball, breaks easily, will not stick.