Hardpan Compaction
320 PSI
Severe Hardpan
Subsoil Copper
0.80 ppm
Subsoil Trapped
Infiltration Rate
0.2 in/hr
Runoff Hazard
Earthworm Pop.
12 /m²
Low Biology
Biodiversity Index
18 / 100
Monoculture
Ecological Proof State:
Dandelion taproots penetrate severe hardpan clay (320 PSI), fracturing soil particles and pumping subsoil copper (0.80 ppm) into topsoil biology.
Bio-Indicator Weed Decoder
Ecosystem Signals
Dandelion (Taraxacum)
Signals severe clay compaction & subsoil copper/calcium deficiency. Decompacts hardpan naturally.
White Clover (Trifolium)
Signals low surface nitrogen & thin organic layer. Fixes atmospheric N and feeds soil food web.
Chemical Herbicide
Kills top foliage but leaves hardpan intact. Wipes out 80%+ earthworms and fungal networks.
Visual Layer Toggles
Live Soil Assessment
Severely Compacted Soil
Soil Bulk Density:
1.65 g/cm³
Humus / Organic Matter:
1.8%
Remediation Progress:
Bio-Decompaction 12%
Primary Recommendation:
Allow Dandelion Root Mining