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soil types
Posted: July 7th, 2013, 10:56 am
by U.A
i always listen rohi mati and bhal (silt) but i cant understand their difference clearly. can anybody plz explain them?? which is the best soil for growth???
Re: soil types
Posted: July 7th, 2013, 11:23 am
by Hamad Ahmed Kisana
Re: soil types
Posted: July 7th, 2013, 12:28 pm
by U.A
read it sir. still confused about rohi mati. is it 2nd name of river bhal??
Re: soil types
Posted: July 7th, 2013, 11:14 pm
by Farhan Ahmed
Rohi is soil particular to desert of cholistan.(Bawalpur area)
Ranges from clay loam to silty clay.
Re: soil types
Posted: July 7th, 2013, 11:30 pm
by U.A
clay means it is not good for pots?? or some drainage media should be incorporated in it???
Re: soil types
Posted: July 8th, 2013, 10:01 am
by Farhan Ahmed
In theory yes. First see the texture of the soil...then experiment by filling a container and watering for a day or so...and observe whether the soil drains out well or not. If not add free draining media such as sand.
Re: soil types
Posted: July 8th, 2013, 4:57 pm
by U.A
ok. thnx sir....
