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Bernana

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which is more likely to compact, a clay or sandy soil?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a very sandy soil?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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leahchrapun

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A clay soil

Answer to Question 2

Advantages: fast drainage, no tendency to compact or to make clods, thorough and rapid drainage.
Disadvantages: Poor ability to hold nutrients and water


Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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