Soils are complex physical, chemical, and biological entities. Soils that are rich in humus, minerals, and bacteria help plants to gain optimum growth and development. As a result, the plant cell structure is improved, thus improving nutrient storage within the cell. The final result is that fruit textures are better, flavor is enhanced, and nutritional content values are increased. The Condition of the Soil is the basis for all plant growth.
Plants grow in response to their nutrient intake.
Plant nutrients are obtained from either soil, air or water. Plants obtain nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, sulfur, calcium, iron, magnesium and more from the soil. Unfortunately, these life-giving nutrients are depleted as plants grow and as crops are cycled. In addition, the Soil Structure has an important influence on plant growth since it affects moisture relationships, aeration, heat transfer, and the mechanical impedance of root growth. A good porous soil structure is needed for infiltration of water and air exchange between the soil and the atmosphere.