Comparison of loam soils Flashcards
1
Q
Particle size
A
Finest <0.002mm
Medium 0.002-0.05/6mm
Largest 0.05/0.06-2mm
2
Q
Texture
A
Thick, sticky, heavy
Silky, soapy
Grainy
3
Q
Workage
A
Hard when wet or dry and baked
Looser
Easy
4
Q
Drainage
A
Poor
Fair
Good
5
Q
Disadvantage
A
Roots can’t always penetrate
Large clay clumps unstable
Prone to drought, erosion