Table 1. Normal Range of CEC Values for Common Color/Texture Soil Groups. CEC in Soil groups Examples meg/100g----- Light colored sands Plainfield 3-5 Bloomfield Dark colored sands Maumee 10-20 ...

Having the right balance in texture and nutrients is essential ... balance of organic matter so it’s not too heavy or too light. If soil contains too much sand, it drains too quickly, preventing ...

Loamy soil - often seen as the ultimate garden soil because most plants will grow in it, this is brown and crumbly in texture and similar ... Loamy soil is light and easy to dig and is naturally ...