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CLAY LOAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

[A] soil material that contains 27 to 40% clay and 20 to 45% sand.

CONT

Clay loam. Equal mix of sand, silt and clay, forms a strong structure that may be compacted if the soil is used when wet. Good water availability and high nutrient retention but imperfect drainage. Low risk of leaching or erosion. Needs careful management but will give very good yields.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Matériau du sol contenant de 27 à 40 % d'argile et de 20 à 45 % de sable.

OBS

Au Canada, les pédologues ont retenu «limon» pour la fraction et «loam» pour le type de sol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
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