All things being equal (which, of course, they never are), sandy soil will feel drier than clay soil because sand provides better drainage, mainly because it far more porous than clay. Clay is dense, less porous than sand, and acts somewhat like a sponge. actually
sand is less porous then clay but other then that the above answer is fine. clay has a better ability to retain water like a sponge.
Clay soils are much thicker and have a higher water-holding capacity, which means that water cannot drain throught it faster. However, Clay soils have much more humus in it. Sandy soils let water drain through fast and have rarely any minerals and humus.
Sandy soils are comprised of larger (and fewer) solid particles than clayey soils. These particles are irregularly shaped and so "fit" together in a way that creates spaces between particles. More particles = more space, especially when you consider the difference in particle sizes we are talking about here. Sand > 50 micrometers. Clay < 2 micrometers (USDA classification system). More space results in lower bulk density.
Sandy soils are generally less fertile than clay soils because they do not hold water as well as clay soils. Clay soils are usually fertile and hold more nutrients than sandy soils.
Loamy soil has a higher clay content, and usually is easier to maintain organic matter content.
Water can easily move through sandy soils, wheras clay-rich soil is much harder for water to penetrate, so sandy soils are drier.
Sandy soil is too porous and allows leaching of nutrients below where the roots of the plants can reach it and will lead to poor growth. Clayey soil especially when hard will not enable the germinating seed planted to rise above the soil surface.
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil
Sandy soils are generally less fertile than clay soils because they do not hold water as well as clay soils. Clay soils are usually fertile and hold more nutrients than sandy soils.
Sandy soils are generally less fertile than clay soils because they do not hold water as well as clay soils. Clay soils are usually fertile and hold more nutrients than sandy soils.
Water can easily move through sandy soils, wheras clay-rich soil is much harder for water to penetrate, so sandy soils are drier.
Texture, for one. Coarser soils (sandy) have much less capillary action than finer soils (clayey).
Though it can be grown in a variety of soils including loamy and sandy soils, clayey deep regur and alluvium are the best suited soils for jowar.
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil7. Peat8. Chalky soils
Sandy soil is too porous and allows leaching of nutrients below where the roots of the plants can reach it and will lead to poor growth. Clayey soil especially when hard will not enable the germinating seed planted to rise above the soil surface.
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil
1. Alluvial soil2. Red soil3. Laterite4. Black soil5. Sandy soil6. Clayey soil
Clayey soilsRed soilsAlluvial soils