The soil

The following themes describe the soil of the Murray-Darling Basin.

Soil Depth:

  • Is the soil deep or shallow?

Soil depth types

Suitability

Soil Permeability :

  • Can water penetrate into the soil?

Soil permeability types

Suitability

Soil Nutrient Levels:

  • Does the soil have high or low levels of plant nutrients?

Soil nutrient types

Suitability

Soil Acidity:

  • Is the soil too acidic or alkaline?

Soil acidity types

Suitability

Soil Water Holding Capacity:

  • Does the soil hold water well or does it dry out too quickly or stay water logged?

Soil water holding types

Suitability


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