How is clay soil useful for crops?
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How is clay soil useful for crops?
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How is clay soil useful for crops?
avery
Clayey soil is rich in humus and very fertile, so it is suitable for growing cereals like wheat and gram. Such soil is good at retaining water.
andrew
Clayey soil is rich in organic matter. It provides essential compounds and minerals to the crops so that they can grow better. – For growing crops such as wheat, gram, and paddy, the soil that is good at retaining water and rich in organic matter is suitable.
John Wick
Lettuce, chard, snap beans and other crops with shallow roots benefit from clay soil’s ability to retain moisture, and broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage often grow better in clay soil than looser loams because their roots enjoy firm anchorage