Topic 4: Soil Types
Describe the main characteristics of Clay soil, Sand soil, and Loam soil
Clay soils are heavy, high in nutrients, wet and cold in winter and baked dry in summer
Characteristics
. Poor drainage
. Difficult to cultivate because the soil is sticky when wet.
. High organic content
. Poor aerated due to particles closely packed together
. Has blocky structure
Sandy soils are light, dry, warm, low in nutrients and often acidic
Characteristics
. Low water holding capacity
. Low fertility
. Fast drainage because of large particles
. Easy to cultivate
. It is structureless
Loams are mixtures of clay, sand and silt that avoid the the extreme of each type.
Characteristics
. Right amount of air
. Rich in organic matter
. Easy to cultivate
. It has a crumb structure
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Which soil type is good for plant growth??
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DeleteIs the sand soil good for growing crops?
ReplyDeleteNo, because it doesn’t hold water or nutrients very well because of their large particles.
ReplyDeleteBut on the other side, it is only good for plants that prefer well-drained, often droughty root zone conditions grow well in Sandy soil.
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DeleteWhich soil type has a texture that retains water long enough for plant growth
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