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Clay loam

A soil texture class with balanced proportions of clay, sand, and silt, providing good fertility and workability.

Related terms

  • Soil texture

    The relative proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles in soil, which determines its physical behavior.

  • Clay

    Soil particles smaller than 0.002 mm in diameter, known for high surface area, water-holding ability, and plasticity. Also used as a soil textural class.

  • Sand

    Soil particles between 0.05 and 2 mm in diameter, giving soil a gritty texture and good drainage.

  • Silt

    Soil particles between 0.002 and 0.05 mm in diameter, giving soil a smooth texture and moderate fertility.