Soil Science
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1. Soil Physical Properties 🏜️
- Texture: Relative proportion of Sand, Silt, and Clay. (Loam is ideal).
- Structure: Arrangement of soil particles (Granular, Blocky, Platy).
- Color: Indicator of minerals (Red = Iron, Dark = Organic Matter).
- Bulk Density: Indicator of compaction.
2. Soil Fertility & Nutrition 🧪
The 17 Essential Nutrients plants need.
Primary (Macro)
N - Nitrogen (Leafy growth)
P - Phosphorus (Roots/Flowers)
K - Potassium (Overall health)
Secondary
Ca - Calcium
Mg - Magnesium
S - Sulfur
Micronutrients
Fe, Mn, B, Mo, Cu, Zn, Cl, Ni
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