How will you know if soil contains iron?

Question

pls and give me an explanation. ty! ^_^

Answer 1

LOL, run a metal detector and look for hearing any familiar beeps...

Or take a sample and grind the entire contents in a fine mixture, then place a magnet on top, and most of the iron components will separate from the mechanical mixture, and "show" itself to you...

Some microscopic matter (even a speck of dust), will also contain iron, but I'm afraid you have t leave taht to the experts...

Answer 2

All soil will contain some trace amount of iron. It might not be in a form that plants can use, and you get plants showing iron deficiency symptoms. If your plants are healthy, you know your soil contains iron because it is a necessary trace element. The most visible signs of iron in the soil are that it is red in color. Red soil has relatively large amounts of iron in it.

Answer 3

You should be able to get a relatively simple self-test kit at a good (read, not Wal Mart or Home Depot) nursery.  If not, they can give you details on how to get it tested by your county agricultural extension.

Answer 4

I don't know any other way than to test the soil.  You can do this by taking a sample to your County Extension Agent, or you can obtain a do-it-yourself testing kit from most of the seed catalogs, such as Burpee's or Park Seed Co.  I've done both.

Answer 5

The soil test is the best way, but since you are not going there, know this, all soil will contain some trace amount of iron.  It might not be in a form that plants can use, and you get plants showing iron deficiency symptoms.  If your plants are healthy, you know your soil contains iron because it is a necessary trace element.  The most visible signs of iron in the soil is soil that is red in color.  Red soil has relatively large amounts of iron in it.

Answer 6

it's red to red-orange in color.

Answer 7

The soil will have red spots or be totally red from the oxydation of the iron by water.  It will have a rusty colour when your dig and get the soil profile.