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Silty soil
- Smooth and soapy to the touch
- Well-drained soil
- Retains moisture
- Richer in nutrients (more fertile) than sandy soil
- Easier to cultivate than clay
- Heavier than sand
- Soil structure is weak and easily compacted
- A very good soil if well managed
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Peaty soil
- Contains a much higher proportion of organic matter (peat) because the soil’s acidic nature inhibits decomposition
- But this means there are few nutrients
- Dark in colour
- Warms up quickly in spring
- Highly water retentive and may require drainage if the water table is near the surface
- Fantastic for plant growth if fertiliser is added
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