I never thought about what type of soil I have on my plot. In a conversation with experienced gardeners, I learned that it varies: this largely affects the yield. Please tell me about the soils.
If the soil contains a lot of sand, it is called sandy; if it has many stones, it is referred to as stony.
Sandy and loamy soils are considered light because they are easy to work with. Water easily seeps through them and evaporates quickly. Such soils have little moisture but a lot of air. Their surface heats up quickly and cools down rapidly. Nutrients in these soils are easily leached away.
Light and medium clay soils are moderately heavy. They retain water well and are sufficiently aerated. The soil density is favorable for plant root growth.
Heavy clay, medium, and heavy clays are considered heavy soils because they are difficult to work with. These soils are poorly permeable to water and air. They can hold a lot of moisture, which is largely unavailable to plants. The air permeability of such soils is low, making them often waterlogged and cold. Wet soils stick to tillage tools, while dry soils are very hard.
Gravel soils allow water and air to pass through well and dry out easily. A large amount of gravel makes it difficult to cultivate and level the soil.
Rocky soils retain little water and nutrients. They are hard to work with. Roots penetrate the soil only through the cracks between the stones.
