Soils and their types.

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Soils And Their Content

                           Black soils

👉🏻Alluvial Soil :

Alluvial soil is widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. 

:-The alluvial soil varies in nature from sandy loam to clay. 

:-They are generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous.  

                    Alluvial Soils

👉🏻Black Soil :

:-The Black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia, and alumina. 

:-They also contain potash. 

But they lack in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter.  

:-The color of the soil ranges from deep black to grey.  

                        Black soils

👉🏻Laterite Soil :

:-Laterite soils are poor in organic matter, nitrogen and phosphate and calcium, while iron oxide and potash are in excess. 

  

                        Laterite soils

👉🏻Arid Soil :

Arid or desert soil lack moisture and humus. 

:-Nitrogen is insufficient and the phosphate content is normal.

                           Arid soils