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What is the texture of fertile soil?
Soft & a Crumbly texture...
Why is top soil best for planting?
It is more preferred because it is the most fertile soil out of all. It is generally loose , crumbly, and a dark cool color.
Why is the A horizon the most evolved soil layer?
Well, the A horizon is made up of topsoil, a crumbly, dark brown soil composed of humus, clay, and other minerals.
How would this soil sample be described?
Crumbly, bits of earth.
What is the organic component of soil called?
Humus is the organic component of soil. It's crumbly in texture, dark brown in color, and fresh in smell. It works as a natural fertilizer. It helps air and water to move properly through soil. It helps soil particles to clump together.
What is the texture of fertile soil?
Soft & a Crumbly texture...
What soil is best for planting crops in?
Loam soil. This is soil that is loose, dark and crumbly. A soil with a lot of clay doesn't work well for plants.
Why is top soil best for planting?
It is more preferred because it is the most fertile soil out of all. It is generally loose , crumbly, and a dark cool color.
Why is the A horizon the most evolved soil layer?
Well, the A horizon is made up of topsoil, a crumbly, dark brown soil composed of humus, clay, and other minerals.
What kind of soil is in a river delta?
dark, rich and soft
Characteristics of feta cheese?
Soft, white, crumbly, tangy
What are some words that describe dirt or soil?
Some words that describe dirt or soil are: earthy, gritty, fertile, and muddy.
How would soil sample be described?
Crumbly, bits of earth.
How would this soil sample be described?
Crumbly, bits of earth.
What is the organic component of soil called?
Humus is the organic component of soil. It's crumbly in texture, dark brown in color, and fresh in smell. It works as a natural fertilizer. It helps air and water to move properly through soil. It helps soil particles to clump together.
What is loam and what is humus?
HUMUS IS A DARK-COLORED,MINERAL SUBSTANCE THAT DEVELOPS AS DEAD PLANTS AND ANIMALS.loam is soil with a crumbly texture that is made of equal parts of clay,sand,and silt.
When making a garden should I use clay?
No. Clay is quite rich in nutrients but lacks organic material and will dry out if not watered or will go sticky if watered too much. The ideal soil for a garden is a loam soil. It contains a balance of all three soil materials-silt, sand and clay-plus humus. Loam is dark in color and is soft, dry and crumbly-in your hands. Loam is a soil comprised of almost equal amounts of sand and silt and a little less clay.
