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Sand drains too quickly. Clay is poor draining and is likely to be waterlogged. Potting soil is specially formulated to drain slowly, and contains humus and plant nutrients.
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Do plants grow better in sand clay or potting soil?
sand and potting soil
Is it better to plant radish seeds in clay or sand?
it is better in sand
Do plant grow better in clay or sand?
plants that like water grow better in clay and plant that don't like water grow better in sand. like cactus
Why would a plant grow better in top soil then clay and sand?
Because soil has nutrients that clay and sand don't have
Which absorbs more heat clay potting soil or beach sand?
Beach sand can be in hottest condition but cannot hold it for long period. Dark soils such as potting soils can hold it for long time.
Why does Clay absorb water better than topsoil and Sand?
It doesn't. Topsoil absorbs water better than sand and clay.
Do seeds grow better in clay or sand?
Sand ofcourse
Does plant grow better in potting soil or sandy soil?
Beans grow better in soil because soil has all the moisture and nutrients. If you use sand, it could be to rocky. Clay will also not be good even though it can keep good moisture it does not have the nutrients like soil.
Where do potters get the clay?
in the ground
Do pea plants grow well in potting soil?
I am a ninth grader and I am doing an experiment on which type of soil sugarsnap peas will grow the best in. I'm using regular soil, potting soil, red clay, and sand. So far the potting soil has sprouted and none of the others have !
What is the most permeable rock?
Sand. The ability of water to flow through a soil is referred to as the soil's permeability (A) Clay (B) Loam (C) Sand (D) Silt (E) Humu
Is potting soil a sticky soil?
Potting soilPotting soil is not a sticky clay. its just like regular clay except its just used for different things
