Comparison of loam soils Flashcards

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Particle size

A

Finest <0.002mm
Medium 0.002-0.05/6mm
Largest 0.05/0.06-2mm

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Texture

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Thick, sticky, heavy
Silky, soapy
Grainy

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3
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Workage

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Hard when wet or dry and baked
Looser
Easy

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4
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Drainage

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Poor
Fair
Good

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Disadvantage

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Roots can’t always penetrate
Large clay clumps unstable
Prone to drought, erosion

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