What is sandy soil?

Sandy soil is composed of more than 80% sand and a small amount of clay. The formation of this soil is due to both natural and human factors. Due to wind erosion and sand pressure, it is difficult to form a complete soil profile.

What kind of soil is sandy soil

Sandy soil is a type of soil, which is loose soil. The gaps between soil particles are large, the nutrient content of the soil is low, the air permeability and water permeability are relatively good, but the water and fertilizer retention performance is poor.

The role of sand

Sandy soil can be used as mixing soil for planting flowers, plants and trees, which can make the plants grow stronger. When mixing the soil, you can add some sand to it, which will help increase the air permeability of the soil and promote the growth and development of the plants.

There is no stickiness between the particles of sand. The pores in the sand are large and the water permeability is very good, which is more conducive to the growth of plant roots. However, its water retention capacity is very poor, and the nutrients in it are very lacking. Its fertilizer retention capacity is poor, and it generally cannot be used to grow plants alone.

What to plant in sandy soil

There are many plants suitable for growing in sandy soil, including vegetables such as radish, carrot, burdock, celery root, horseradish, as well as flower plants such as Christmas cactus, tiger skin orchid, desert rose, aloe vera, and keel flower. These plants are all suitable for sandy soil environment.