We used two recent columns to define, identify and interpret redoximorphic features in soils to estimate occurrence of seasonally saturated conditions. We also acknowledged some instances where even though the soil is saturated, redoximorphic features do not form and identifying whether the features reflect the current or previous conditions can also be a challenge.
When redoximorphic features are not prominent or present, the occurrence of saturation and reduction must be determined by directly observing the conditions or by using long-term monitoring. Since most decisions we make about where to site and install systems do not afford the luxury of monitoring soil
