Fundamentals of Soil

Photo by Tai McClellan

Before we can discuss proper nutrient management for the soils of Maui County, we must understand some basic principles of tropical soils. We will begin by discussing:

• Soil composition
  • Soil Minerals
  • Soil Organic Matter
  • Soil Water
  • Soil Air
    
    
• Soil profile
  
• Factors that cause differences in soil behavior and performance
• Soil formation
• Soil Texture and Soil Structure
• Soil Mineralogy