Study Finds Soil Sand Content Decreases Water Holding Capacity Dramatically
The study looked at how the amount of sand in soil affects how much water it can hold. They found that as the sand content increased, the soil's ability to hold water decreased. The specific water capacity also decreased with more sand. The saturated water content had a linear relationship with sand content. Available water and resistant available water content decreased with more sand. Overall, more sand in soil means less water can be held, affecting its ability to support plant growth.