soil texture week 3

Question 1

what crops should be avoided on clay soils

Answer 1

root crops, especially for autumn harvest

Question 2

which soil type is more lime (N) applied to

Answer 2

clay

Question 3

which soil type needs a higher seed rate

Answer 3

clay due to waterlogging and slug damage

Question 4

average yield clay

Answer 4

8.8 t/ha

Question 5

average yield sand

Answer 5

7.8 t/ha

Question 6

land classification

Answer 6

• Topography
  
  • Alt
  • Climate
  • Geographical location
  • Access
  • Flood risk
  • Rocky soils
  • Soil depth

Question 7

grades

Answer 7

1. • best quality land (very few limitations)
     2. Good quality land, general arable soils (very few limitations)
     3. Decent quality land, general arable, grassland e.g. dairy (restricted cropping choice)
     4. Mainly used for permeant pasture (less suited to arable cropping)
2. Low yielding pasture (rough grazing, upland)