BOTANY
HORTICULTURE
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clay
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silt
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sand
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sand in contrast has large particle sizes which results in smaller surface area. The water holding capacity for sand is low. Soil organic matter (SOM) is another factor that can help increase water holding capacity.
Detailed explanation-2: -On planet earth sand is a very common unconsolidated sedimentary rock. It is characterized by a particle size between 0.063 and 2.0 mm. The mineral composition can vary extremely. Many occurrences consist of quartz respectively silicon dioxide (SiO2).
Detailed explanation-3: -Sandy soils contain less amount of silt so they hold less amount of water when compared to other types of soils.
Detailed explanation-4: -Each soil texture is capable of holding a certain amount of water: Sand: 0.8”/ft. Loamy Sand: 1.2”/ft. Clay: 1.35”/ft.