Author Question: Provide one way to control soil temperature in the field. What will be an ideal ... (Read 329 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Provide one way to control soil temperature in the field.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are four factors that affect soil temperature?

What will be an ideal response?

pami445 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Covering the soil with different colored plastics or mulches can be used to modify
temperature. Another way to modify temperature is to promote adequate drainage,
either by modifying the soil texture or by using raised beds.

Answer to Question 2

Type of soil (sandy versus clay)
Air temperature
Wind
Solar radiation