Dataset for: Assessment of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in the Community of Picotani, Peru during the Wet Season of 2025

Sampling was conducted at one central point and four sub-points located along the cardinal axes. At each point, a soil auger was inserted to a depth of 30 cm, corresponding to the sampling section of the instrument.

In cases where insertion was not possible due to abundant roots (champas), high soil compaction, or the presence of rocks, prior cleaning was performed using a pickaxe. After extraction at the five points (central point and vertices of the sampling polygon), the soil material collected from the auger was transferred into a plastic bucket using spatulas. The soil was then ground, homogenized, and small stones, roots, and other residues were removed.