Silt particles are intermediate in size between sand and clay (0.002 to 0.05 mm). Soils high in silt are fertile, smooth, and moderately water-retentive. Source: Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Glossary.
Silt particles are intermediate in size between sand and clay (0.002 to 0.05 mm). Soils high in silt are fertile, smooth, and moderately water-retentive. Source: Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Glossary.