What is loess?

Loess is a yellow silt sediment mainly distributed in low watersheds, hillsides, hills, etc. It has a layer of calcareous nodules on it, often forming steep walls, and contains relatively few nutrients.

What kind of soil is loess

Loess is a type of soil, mainly composed of sand, clay, and a small amount of calcite. It is yellow or yellowish brown in color. The space inside is relatively large, and it can be easily crushed into powder if rubbed by hand.

The role of loess

Loess can be used as planting soil and is suitable for planting plants with strong vitality. When using it, you need to pay attention to applying organic fertilizer. In addition, you need to reduce the viscosity of the loess by pressing sand.

The advantages of using loess for growing plants are that it has a relatively high potential nutrient content, the decomposition rate of organic matter is slow, and the fertilizer effect lasts longer. The disadvantages are that it is highly sticky, has poor permeability, and is more prone to water accumulation.

What is suitable for growing loess?

Loess is suitable for growing some crops and fruit trees, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, sorghum, peanuts, radishes, corn, soybeans, as well as peach trees, plum trees, walnut trees, pear trees, jujube trees, apple trees, etc., all of which can be planted on loess.