soil types

soil types

1. chalk soils

   • chalk soils are often shallow,stony and free-draining and added organic matter can decompose rapidly, making them difficult to keep fertile
   • poor growth and yellowing leaves are a result of the plants not being able to absorb iron and manganese by their roots

2. loam soil

   • loam soil is a mixture of sand,silt and clay that are combined to avoid the negative effects of each type
   • these soils are fertile, easy to work with and provide good drainage
   • depending on their predominant composition they can either be sandy or clay loam