Sand is the coarsest soil particle, ranging in size from 0.05 to 2.0 mm. Sandy soils have high permeability but low water and nutrient retention. Source: Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Glossary.
Sand is the coarsest soil particle, ranging in size from 0.05 to 2.0 mm. Sandy soils have high permeability but low water and nutrient retention. Source: Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Glossary.