Plants for Loam Soil

Ideal balanced texture with good drainage and retention

Characteristics

  • Balanced sand/silt/clay
  • Good drainage and retention
  • Easy to work
  • Moderate fertility

Ideal For

  • Most garden vegetables
  • Fruit trees
  • Diverse crops

Challenges

  • Relatively few challenges
  • Benefits from organic matter

Common In

Mixed glacial deposits, Alluvial valleys

1

Tree Crops & Agroforestry

253 Ideally Suited, 56 Adequate

Ideally Suited (253)

Adequate (56)

2

Cover Crops & Soil Builders

195 Ideally Suited, 67 Adequate

Ideally Suited (195)

Adequate (67)

3

Vegetables & Specialty Crops

118 Ideally Suited, 40 Adequate

Ideally Suited (118)

Adequate (40)

4

Hay & Grazing Crops

60 Ideally Suited, 23 Adequate

Ideally Suited (60)

Adequate (23)

5

Grains & Cereals

21 Ideally Suited, 7 Adequate

Ideally Suited (21)

Adequate (7)

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