what are the properties of loamy, sandy, clayey soil??
The following table shows the properties of soils based on the size of soil particles.
|
Soil type |
Particle type |
Properties |
| Sandy | Large | Loosely packed, with large air spaces. Water soaks into it easily. Thus it is dry, light and airy |
| Clayey |
Fine, small |
Tightly packed with no air spaces. This type of soil is heavy and holds more water |
| Loamy / silt | A mixture of large and small particles | Holds water, contains humus |