When enough lime is added to the soil, the clay particles combine together to form clumps -The clumps allow water and air into the soil. Feels gritty if rubbed between your fingers c. Generally low in nutrients because they leach. Feel is neither gritty nor sticky but is smooth and silky to the touch D. Soil types 1. Important to know the soil type because it will determine the management practices you need to use.
Most soils contain a mixture of minerals ex.
A clayey soil would consist of mainly clay. E. Characteristics 1. Is hard to work because heavy soils are often either wet and sticky or very dry and hard i. Can make a good soil by the addition of organic matter 2. Take a moist soil and rub it between the palms of your hand.