Question

Q.9 What are the properties of loamy soil?​

Answer 1

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: $\mapsto$ Loamy soil has a relatively equal amount of big and small particles in it.

:$\mapsto$ Compared to it, sandy soil has mostly large granules while clayey soil has mostly very fine granules.

:$\mapsto$ Loamy soil has moderate porosity.

:$\mapsto$ Loamy soil is preferred for growing most kinds of crops.

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❑ As We know that, the Loamy soil, also known as loam, is one of the three basic kinds of soil. It is a fertile, rich soil which contains a relatively equal mixture of silt and sand. It also contains a slightly lesser amount of clay. It is commonly accepted as the most arable kind of soil since most plants can be grown in it.

❑ Know more, Loamy soil is also generally found to have the best humus content.

→ A mixture of sand, clay and silt is the same as loam.

→ A variety of this soil is also used in making bricks.

→ Loam mixed with clay and some straw is used to plaster walls, and make molds.