How can we know soil is fertile

1.	How can we know soil is fertile
Answer» The following properties contribute to soil fertility in most situations: Sufficient soil depth for adequate root growth and water retention; Good internaldrainage, allowing sufficient aeration for optimal root growth (although some plants, such as rice, tolerate waterlogging); Topsoil with sufficientsoil organic matterfor healthysoil structureandsoil moistureretention; Soil pHin the range 5.5 to 7.0 (suitable for most plants but some prefer or tolerate more acid or alkaline conditions); Adequate concentrations ofessential plant nutrientsin plant-available forms; Presence of a range ofmicroorganismsthat support plant growth.

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The following properties contribute to soil fertility in most situations:

Sufficient soil depth for adequate root growth and water retention;

Good internaldrainage, allowing sufficient aeration for optimal root growth (although some plants, such as rice, tolerate waterlogging);

Topsoil with sufficientsoil organic matterfor healthysoil structureandsoil moistureretention;

Soil pHin the range 5.5 to 7.0 (suitable for most plants but some prefer or tolerate more acid or alkaline conditions);

Adequate concentrations ofessential plant nutrientsin plant-available forms;

Presence of a range ofmicroorganismsthat support plant growth.

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