Soil Fertility

It is an indication of the measure of a soil’s ability to supply nutrients for plant growth.

Fertile Soil

It is a soil that supplies adequate nutrients, water and air to support the growth of crops.

Characteristics of a Fertile Soil

• It has a good supply of air (good aeration system)

• Very rich in organic matter

• It has a suitable pH that supports better crop yield.

• It has good water holding capacity

• It has a good supply of soil nutrients.