why does the sandy soil allow more water to percolate in comparison of claey soil
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Sandy Soil
Water runs freely through sandy soil. It feels gritty, warms up fast in the spring, quickly dries out and easy cultivates. Unlike clay soil, nutrients quickly wash out along with the fast water drainage. Sand absorbs as much water as it's given, but it drains quickly, making it undesirable for plants needing constant moisture. Clayey Soil
Clay soil is classified as a heavy soil and one of the most difficult garden soils. Due to its compact nature, clay is slow to absorb water and absorbs the least amount of water of all six soil types. It's hard when dry, sticky when wet, drains poorly and warms slowly in the spring. It holds the most nutrients of any soil, due to the poor drainage. Some plants thrive in clay soil, while others can thrive with generous amending.
Sandy soil will allow more water to percolate because it has a lot of sand and water drains quickly through large spaces between the sand particles.