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TYPES OF SOIL

Sandy Soil

• It consists of small particles of weathered rock.

• Sandy soils are one of the poorest types of soil for growing plants because it has very
low nutrients and poor water holding capacity, which makes it hard for the plant’s roots
to absorb water.

• This type of soil is very good for the drainage system.

• Sandy soil is usually formed by the breakdown or fragmentation of rocks like granite,
limestone and quartz.
Silt Soil

• Silt, which is known to have much smaller particles compared to sandy soil and is made
up of rock and other mineral particles.
• Holds water better than sand.

• Mainly found near the river, lake and other water bodies.

• The silt soil is more fertile compared to the other three types of soil.

• Therefore, it is also used in agricultural practices to improve soil fertility.

CLAY SOIL

• Clay is the smallest particle amongst the other two types of soil.
• The particles in this soil are tightly packed together with each other with very little or no
airspace.
• This soil has very good water storage qualities and makes it hard for moisture and air to
penetrate into it.
• It is very sticky to the touch when wet, but smooth when dried.
• Clay is the densest and heaviest type of soil which does not drain well or provide •
space for plant roots to flourish.

LOAMY SOIL
• It is a combination of sand, silt and clay such that the beneficial properties from each is
included.
• For instance, it has the ability to retain moisture and nutrients; hence, it is more
suitable for farming.
• This soil is also referred to as an agricultural soil as it includes an
• equilibrium of all three types of soil materials being sandy, clay, and silt and it also
happens to have humus.
• Apart from these, it also has higher calcium and pH levels because of its inorganic
origins.

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