Seetaram owns a farm in Maharashtra and wishes to cultivate either cotton or jute.He shall cultivate which crop out of these two keeping in mind the conditions for their growth?
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Loam is the gardener’s dream soil and one of the most sought after soil types for anyone who wants to grow plants or crops. This is because loamy soil is very rich in nutrients, retains moisture and yet also drains well, is not overly light and not too dense either and it does not dry out in the summer. The grain of loamy soil is intermediate between sand and clay and most suitable for a wider range of crops. In Punjab, Hariyana, U. P., and Bihar this type of soil is found. It is suitable for the production of rabi as well as kharif crops . Loamy Soil
The loamy soil consists of sand, clay,, and silt. It also contains enough hummus. It has a good water-holding capacity. It has sufficient aeration. It is well suited for cultivation. Roots of plants get enough water, air, and space to grow.
Suitable Crops: Loamy soil is ideal for growing crops such as wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, pulses, and oilseeds. Vegetables also grow well in this soil.
if maharastra has loamy soil seetaram can divided his farm in half and plant both