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Seeds can grow in clay soil, but the soil would work better with a bit of help. Start coming up to speed on soil and soil amendments. (Sounds like you already are.) A link is provided to give you a jump start.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoSeeds can grow in clay soil, but the soil would work better with a bit of help. Start coming up to speed on soil and soil amendments. (Sounds like you already are.) A link is provided to give you a jump start.
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∙ 13y agoThere is more to soil than texture, which is what you are describing when you say clay.
Another property of soils is structure, which describes the way the individual soil particles naturally clump together.
A clay soil with good structure can be very productive. It holds more water than sandier soils during dry seasons.
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∙ 13y agoIf you are willing, it will take a long time. But, eventually, it will. It takes a while because the water is hard to get through the roots. Clay soil is chunky.
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∙ 12y agoNo, the noise of buttpoopia attracts bees that hate the stink and sting your face to death
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∙ 13y agoclay absorbs water more and keeps in oxygen so the plant cannot breath as well.
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∙ 14y agoyes it can growin soil
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Which soil is better at letting water drain through it sandy soil or clay soil?
In clay soils are very small gaps between the rock particles, and so clay soils do not drain well. In sandy soils there are bigger gaps between the particles, allowing the soil to drain well and contain enough air.
Why are minerals important to soils?
Soils are composed of minerals, organic matter, and water. The organic matter has only existed for around 3.5 to 3.8 billion years of the Earth's 4.5 billion years. Plants will grow in soils without organic matter, as in hydroponics, or in processed moon rock, but unless plants get the necessary elements needed to grow, such as magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium, they will not grow or reproduce well, if at all. Such elements are usually available in soils, to a greater, or lesser extent.
Different types of crops grown in different types of soil?
Different types of soil include sandy, silty, clay, and alkaline. Root vegetables, such as carrots, beets, potatoes, and radishes grow well in sand. Silty, loamy soils are ideal for growing most vegetables and flowers. The plants get nutrition from the rich soil. Corn, squash, pumpkins, and okra do well in clay soil. Alkaline soils are difficult for gardeners to produce crops in, but beets, cabbage, and carrots are crops that do well in alkaline soil.
Which soil texture has the best level of water infiltration?
Well aggregated and sandy soils have the highest water infiltration rates. Clay and compacted soils have the lowest infiltration rates.
Why are sandy soils generally less fertile than clayey soils?
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.
What is it called when something is harmful because plants do not grow well when topsoil has been lost?
When there is soil erosion, there is depletion of top soil which in turn makes it impossible for plants to grow well. Plants need humus and top loam soils or black cotton soils for them to grow normally.
Plants don't grow well when what has been lost?
topsoil
Why plants cannot grow well in sandy soil?
Sandy soils have little moisture and few nutrients. Therefore, most plants can't grow well. Adapted plants such as cactus have evolved to grow in sandy soil.
Why are soils generally less fertile than clayey 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.
Why are sandy soils generally less fertile than 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.
Why plants cant grow in mud?
Clay soil has no air pockets in it. That is why you can make a pot that holds water out of clay. The plants laterally smother to death. Water cannot pass through the clay, so the soil stays soggy and the plant's roots rot. Clay soil is high in nutrients, but must be mixed with other soils such a silty loam in order for most plants to grow well.
What has the author J H Kauffman written?
J. H. Kauffman has written: 'Comparative classification of some deep, well-drained red clay soils of Mozambique' -- subject(s): Classification, Clay soils, Red soils, Soils
Which soil is better at letting water drain through it sandy soil or clay soil?
In clay soils are very small gaps between the rock particles, and so clay soils do not drain well. In sandy soils there are bigger gaps between the particles, allowing the soil to drain well and contain enough air.
Why are minerals important to soils?
Soils are composed of minerals, organic matter, and water. The organic matter has only existed for around 3.5 to 3.8 billion years of the Earth's 4.5 billion years. Plants will grow in soils without organic matter, as in hydroponics, or in processed moon rock, but unless plants get the necessary elements needed to grow, such as magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium, they will not grow or reproduce well, if at all. Such elements are usually available in soils, to a greater, or lesser extent.
What type of soil do plants not grow well in?
Very few plants will grow in heavy clay soil and not many will grow in sand. Plants need organic material in the soil to enable the roots to penetrate and to nourish the plants, so the more humus soil contains, the better most plants will grow. Plants also do not thrive in very acid or highly alkaline soil. Most plants prefer neutral or slightly acid pH. Sne45: I think clay-like soil, nor do I think plants in sand can grow.
Different types of crops grown in different types of soil?
Different types of soil include sandy, silty, clay, and alkaline. Root vegetables, such as carrots, beets, potatoes, and radishes grow well in sand. Silty, loamy soils are ideal for growing most vegetables and flowers. The plants get nutrition from the rich soil. Corn, squash, pumpkins, and okra do well in clay soil. Alkaline soils are difficult for gardeners to produce crops in, but beets, cabbage, and carrots are crops that do well in alkaline soil.
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.
