What type of soil is best for most plant growth?

Answer 1

Typically, plants like a sandy loam with humus and slightly acidic (pH 6.5). This is not true for all plants but it's hard to go wrong this way. The soil should be able to retain moisture with good drainage. Roots like water but not as much as fish (rice being an exception). Organic fertilizer is good in moderation along with worm castings, red wigglers, beneficial bacteria, fungus, and beneficial nematodes. Artificial methods are short lived and tend to compact the soil and kill off the living soil conditioners. Compost works quite well and makes an excellent amendment. The final product should smell like clean dirt (if it smells bad it is). When you squeeze it in your hand and open to look you should notice it fall apart. If it compacts hard add sand. Finally, watch the plants grow and correct with amendments if there is a deficiency. Every plant is a little different.

Answer 2

It really depends on the plants you're trying to grow and you may want to choose those plants based on your soil or you can create an area for specific plants... but ideally most need a good mix of the three main types of soil that should be evenly mixed: sand, silt and clay. Sand - made up of large particles. It drains quickly and is often used to break up clay soil in the garden. Silt - made up of medium sized particles. Very dusty and will erode quickly if not kept moist. Clay - made up of very small particles. It compacts easily and needs soil amendments such as sand and peat moss You should also mix in some compost. If it is a compact soil you can add some peat moss and a little sand (I do this). Make sure to till (mix) the are very well before planting (at least a foot deep). Prep is everything.

Answer 3

Loamy soil is the best soil to grow plants.it is nor sandy or clayey.it drains water easily.it holds more water.

Answer 4

The best soil for plants is loam soil because plants roots can grip to it easily and it's not to slippery.

Answer 5

loam is the best type of soil to grow plants in it has lots of humus which has nutrients for plannts to grow. also it holds water well that give nutrients to the roots.

Answer 6

loam

Answer 7

Black soil

Answer 8

Yes!