Clay

plants that grow in clay soil australia

plants that grow in clay soil australia

Angus's Top Ten Australian Plants For Clay Soils

  1. What plants grow best in clay soil?
  2. Can plants survive in clay soil?

What plants grow best in clay soil?

Lettuce, chard, snap beans and other crops with shallow roots benefit from clay soil's ability to retain moisture, and broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage often grow better in clay soil than looser loams because their roots enjoy firm anchorage.

Can plants survive in clay soil?

Clay soils are not always bad. They hold more water than sandy soils and are often high in nutrients plants need. But clay soils can become so waterlogged that they deprive plant roots of oxygen, or so dry that they become too hard to dig in.

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