Types of Soil
A. Clay soil – holds a lot of water and drains well.
B. Loamy soil
-Loamy soils are somewhere in the middle and the perfect mix being great for growing plants.
-loam soil composed of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter in evenly mixed particles of various sizes. More fertile than sandy soils, loam is not stiff and tenacious like clay soils. Its porosity allows high moisture retention and air circulation.
C. Sandy Soil
Sandy soils do not hold a lot of water and are not so good for growing plants.
Sandy soils are ideal for crops such as watermelons, peaches, and peanuts, and their excellent drainage characteristics make them suitable for intensive dairy farming.