Plants for Clay Soil

Heavy, nutrient-rich soils that hold water but compact easily

Characteristics

  • High nutrient retention
  • High water holding capacity
  • Slow drainage
  • Prone to compaction

Ideal For

  • Brassicas (kale, cabbage)
  • Adapted pasture grasses
  • Plants tolerating wet feet

Challenges

  • Difficult to work when wet or dry
  • Slow spring warm-up
  • Compaction with heavy traffic

Common In

River bottomlands, Glacial lake beds

1

Tree Crops & Agroforestry

0 Ideally Suited, 307 Adequate

Adequate (307)

2

Cover Crops & Soil Builders

4 Ideally Suited, 254 Adequate

Ideally Suited (4)

Adequate (254)

3

Vegetables & Specialty Crops

0 Ideally Suited, 157 Adequate

Adequate (157)

4

Hay & Grazing Crops

0 Ideally Suited, 80 Adequate

Adequate (80)

5

Grains & Cereals

0 Ideally Suited, 28 Adequate

Adequate (28)

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