Question

State two advantage of this type of soil

Answer 1

Answer:

Here are five important soils with their advantages:

1. SANDY SOIL

1. Sandy soils benefit from plentiful applications of organic matter to improve moisture retention.

2. Warms up quickly in in the spring.

2. CLAY SOIL

1. They prevent loss of irrigation water as they have high moisture holding capacity.

2. They are also important in holding plants nutrition in plants.

3. SILT SOIL

1. Silt increase soil fertility due to its highly rich carbon, nutrients and animal excreta content.

2. Silt has excess clay content and water holding capacity. It promotes water retention and air circulation.

4. LOAM SOIL

1. Loamy soils have better infiltration of water and air.

2. Loam soils are a better habitat for beneficial microorganisms.

5. PEAT SOIL

1. Peat stimulates plant growth and root development by improving the structure of the growing media.

2. It also increases soil buffering capacity and prevents the leaching of fertilizer nutrients. Peat has the ability to loosen clayey soils and to improve their porosity.

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