Module 2 · Spring growing, garden systems, and food skills
Survey pH, Light, and Crop Placement
Adult extension of: How Plants Absorb Light and the Sun / Soil pH
Adults test soil samples, observe light patterns, and use both data sets to recommend where selected plants are most likely to succeed.
01 · Learning
Objectives
- Measure and record soil pH using a consistent procedure.
- Describe how light and root-zone conditions affect plant performance.
- Match crop requirements with tested garden locations.
02 · Preparation
Materials
Soil samples; labeled cups; distilled water; digital pH meter or strips; spoons; gloves; light meter or sun map; plant requirement cards; clipboard; site map; data sheet.
03 · Practice
Adult project
- 1
Label samples by bed or location before any testing begins.
- 2
Mix each sample with the same measured amount of distilled water.
- 3
Test, wait the directed time, and record the pH without rounding early.
- 4
Observe or measure light at the matching locations.
- 5
Compare results with the requirements of three possible crops.
- 6
Mark plant, monitor, or retest recommendations on the site map.
Practical and therapeutic connection
Why this work matters
The project combines measurement, data integrity, environmental observation, and evidence-based garden decisions.