Sl.No | Clayey soil | Sandy soil |
1. | The clayey soil has a high proportion of small (fine) particles. | The sandy soil has a high proportion of large particles. |
2. | Clayey soil is heavy in weight. | Sandy soil is light in weight. |
3. | Clayey soils are good for growing various crops. | Sandy soils are not suitable for growing various crops. |
4. | The particles are tightly packed. | The particles are loosely packed. |
5. | Less air is trapped between the particles. | More air is trapped between the particles. |
6. | This soil can not drain water quickly. | This soil can drain water quickly. |