Soil provides essential nutrients and minerals and promotes plant growth. Three primary types of soil are sand, silt, and clay (each of them has its own attributes and functions with regard to promoting plant growth.)
1.Clay is known to retain too much water thus making it difficult for crop roots to penetrate. Clay soils are the best companion for rice.
2.Clay soil, rich with ample nutrients and good for plant growth, has a little sand and silt content. Although clay soil is notable for a poor water retention, most plants grow best in clay soil.
3.Sandy soils, commonly found in desert landscapes, is known to have a poor capacity to hold water and retain less moisture and nutrients than other types of soil. Banana, mango, potato, and coconut trees as well as some types of beans grow well in sandy soils.
To get started on the right foot with growing plants properly, you need to plan well and identify the type and texture of your soils. You also may want to adjust your soil’s pH, the measure of concentration of hydrogen atoms in solution, to improve plant health and crop production. Healthy, well-maintained clay soil translates to less work for you. Organic materials such as compost, pine bark, manure, and composted leaves do wonders for garden soil and plant health. They can improve its structure and help eliminate drainage and compaction problems.
