Question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Sandy and the clayey soil

Answer 1

Answer:

Sandy Soil: Advantages and Disadvantages. Sandy soils are light and gritty to the touch. Because sandy soils have large particles, they dry out quickly, are often low in nutrients and acidic. Both water and fertilizer have a tendency to leach out of the soil - escaping to waterways before the plant can utilize them.

Answer 2

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Sandy and the clayey soil

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Advantages of Sandy Soil

• It is a light and easy to plough.
• It has a large air spaces between soil particles
• It does not cause water logging.

Disadvantages of Sandy Soil

• It does not hold water and dry out easily.
• It is not fit for growth of plants.
• It has less humus.

Advantages of Clayey Soil

• It has a good water holding capacity.
• It is so heavy. So ,it cannot be blown away easily.
• It is rich in minerals.

Disadvantages of Clayey Soil

• It cause water logging.
• It has no air spaces between soil particles .
• It is difficult to plough.

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