HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

CLASSIFICATION OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Loam is the best type of soil for vegetable crops.
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loamy soil is best for plant growth as it has high water retention capacity thus it retains water for long and also retains the nutrients which is required for plant growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Suitable Crops: Loamy soil is ideal for growing crops such as wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, pulses, and oilseeds. Vegetables also grow well in this soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Loam is a mixture of sand, silt, clay and humus. It is considered to be the best topsoil for growing plants because it has the right water-holding capacity for plant growth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Loamy Soil is the mixture of clay, sand and silt soil which consists of additional organic matter and is very fertile compared to other types of soil. It is well suited for cultivation as the plant roots get a sufficient amount of water and nutrients for their growth and development.

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