Table 2. Microcosm experiment soil types.
VSW (%)** | pH | EC (μS/cm) | |
---|---|---|---|
Commercial “garden soil”* | 58.0 | 5.4 | 700.0 |
Sand | < 1.0 | 5.5 | 12.7 |
Sandy clay loam | 4.9 | 5.8 | 8.3 |
Clay | 2.0 | 5.5 | 35.6 |
* composted (>60%) organic-based soil blend with organic garden fertilizer added (NPK 3.4%: 1.5%: 1.3% w/w) (Hortico, Australia)
** volumetric soil water content