Soil Types

Soil Types and Their Uses

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It has quick water drainage.

It is easily dried out during summer.

The nutrients get easily washed out by the rain.

Its parent material is sandstone.

Root crops, like carrots and parsnips, grow well in sandy soil.

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​Sandy Soil

It is smoother, finer, and hold water better than sandy soil.

It can support more crops.

It forms when fine sediments like dust, organic matter, and debris are deposited by water or ice.

Over time, silt can become silt stone.

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Silt Soil

It has the finest particles among any type of soil.

It holds a high amount of water and binds very well.

Clay can be molded and is sticky.

It is difficult to get rid of water in clay.

Clay forms in places with water and steam.

Trees with shallow roots and vegetables can grow in clay soil.

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Clay Soil

This is a combination of sand, silt, and clay.

It has good ability to retain water.

It is high in calcium and aeration.

It is full of nutrients from organic materials.

It is easy to cultivate.

It is the most ideal for growing crops.

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Loamy Soil

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