Abstracto

Various types of soils and their characteristics.

Salah Zohry*

Clay soil have over 25 percent clay. Moreover known as overwhelming soils, these are possibly prolific as they hold supplements bound to the clay minerals within the soil. But they too hold a tall extent of water due to the capillary fascination of the minor spaces between the various clay particles. They deplete gradually and take longer to warm up in spring than sandy soils. Clay soils are effortlessly compacted when trodden on whereas damp and they prepare difficult in summer, frequently breaking recognizably. These soils frequently test the cultivator to the limits, but when overseen legitimately with development and plant choice.