What is loam?

Loam is a common type of soil. The content of clay, silt and sand in it is relatively moderate. It has the advantages of both clay and sand, is drought-resistant and flood-resistant, and is adaptable to a wide range of crops.

What kind of soil is loam

Loam is a type of soil with good agronomic properties. It has the characteristics of good permeability and strong water and fertilizer retention capacity. Its properties are between sand and clay. It is a common planting soil and is suitable for the growth of most crops.

The role of loam

The soil properties of loam are very good and it has a wide adaptability. It is suitable for the cultivation of most crops and plants and has a wide range of uses. In agriculture, it is also called "golden soil".

Loam has many advantages, including drought resistance, waterlogging resistance, and wide adaptability. It is also very easy to cultivate into high-yield and stable-yield soil, making it an excellent agricultural soil. The disadvantage is that the soil has strong swelling and shrinkage properties, and is hard and easy to crack when dry.

What is suitable for loam?

There are many plants that are suitable for planting in loam, common ones include lemon, bird of paradise, camellia, bamboo lily, rose, impatiens, monstera, green ivy, osmanthus, canna, jasmine, spider plant, etc. These plants can grow well in loam.