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The 60°F Fiction: Why a Warm Soil Can Still Be Biologically Cold
Soil temperature indicates potential biological pace, not biological function. A warm profile can remain biologically cold when saturation limits oxygen, compaction restricts roots, or dryness interrupts moisture continuity.
Crop Health · 3 min