HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of soil is good for growing wheat?
A
Desert
B
Loamy
C
Sandy
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Soils with a clay loam or loam texture, good structure and moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation. Care should be taken to avoid very porous and excessively drained oils.

Detailed explanation-2: -All varieties of wheat grow best in a well-drained loamy soil. A loamy soil is one that is composed mostly of sand, silt, and a smaller amount of clay. In both Kansas and Pakistan, most farmers use winter wheat varieties.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wheat can be grown in black soil and alluvial soil. They contain adequate proportion of minerals like potash, phosphoric acid, and lime.

Detailed explanation-4: -Clayey and Loamy both the soils have the right capacity to hold the water, and are suitable for growing cereals like wheat and lentils. When clayey soil mix with humus it becomes more fertile as it creates more space to hold water and air.

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