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By corn I surmise you mean Indian corn or maize (or mealies as it is called in South Africa). When I were young (here in South Africa) we had a whole field full of it sown in the clayiest soil you can think of -- pitchblack and very sticky when wet. The corn grew as high as the elephant's eye in the old Roger & Hammerstein song. I suppose, in the end, it depends on the fertility of the soil, whether clay or sand or loam.
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∙ 15y agoYes, Loam is a combination of sand and organic material and is also known as topsoil. Most plants grow well in this medium.
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Why does clay alone make poor soil for growing?
Some types of plants can survive in clay soil but most like a softer soil in order for roots to breath and grow properly.
Does rice grow in clay soil?
No, rice is normally grown in swampy soils.
What type of soil does tomato grow best in?
tomatoes need sandy soil and loam and clay mixed together
What type of soil makes plants grow faster?
The type of soil that makes plants grow faster is known as loam soil. Sandy and clay soil lack the capability of supporting proper growth of plants.
How can tell if clay soil if fertile enough to grow vegetables?
Your clay will likely be too basic to grow vegetables. You can buy a very cheap soil tester at a hardware store and it will give you a reading. Once you apply the needed additives you test the soil again to see if it will then be fertile.
What specific plants will grow in clay soil?
wheat,barley,ryes rice,corn,grain sorghum
Do plants grow better in soil or clay?
soil as there are more nutrients
Does corn grow better in acid or alkaline soil?
most vegetables, as including corn, grow well in acid soil and acidic soil isn't a problem for them.
Does mustard seeds grow in clay soil?
no
Why would a plant grow better in top soil then clay and sand?
Because soil has nutrients that clay and sand don't have
Would chrysanthemums grow better in sand clay or miracle grow soil?
Chrysanthemums need well drained soil. So clay is not good. Sand or Miracle Grow as long as the Miracle Grow does not retain water.
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.
What vegetables can you grow well in clay soil?
I have red clay soil and I don't think anything grows well in it unless you dig most of the clay out and put top soil in it.
Do plants grow better in sand clay or potting soil?
sand and potting soil
What fruits and vegetables grow best in silt soil?
in loamy soil corn, basil, apple, beans, cauliflower in sandy soil cabbage, carrots, broccoli, potatoes, watermelon in clay soil paddy, sugarcane, wheat in black cotton, black beans, lady's finger, brinjaal
What type of soil can corn grow best?
Sandy loam
Will corn grow in sandy soil?
yes it can but does not prefer it it is unlikely to
