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Soil Types - INI

Soil types are primarily classified by particle size and composition. Sandy soil has excellent drainage and aeration but low water and nutrient retention. Clay soil has excellent water and nutrient retention but poor drainage and aeration. Humus soil is rich in organic matter and fertile but has low strength and high compressibility. Understanding these soil characteristics and implementing appropriate soil improvement can create an environment suitable for crop growth.

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[item.sandy-soil]
code=01
slug=sandy-soil
name=Sandy Soil
description=Soil dominated by sand particles with excellent drainage and aeration.
aeration=Good
drainage=Good (well-drained)
fertilityRetention=Poor (nutrients leach easily)
improvementMethods=["Adding organic matter (compost, leaf mold)","Mulching for water retention","Frequent fertilization"]
particleSize=Mainly sand particles of 2-0.02mm
suitableCrops=["Root vegetables (carrots, daikon)","Sweet potatoes","Peanuts"]
waterRetention=Poor (low water retention)
workability=Light and easy to work

[item.clay-soil]
code=02
slug=clay-soil
name=Clay Soil
description=Soil dominated by clay particles with excellent water and nutrient retention.
aeration=Poor
drainage=Poor (tends to be wet)
fertilityRetention=Good (retains nutrients well)
improvementMethods=["Drainage improvement","Aggregation through organic matter addition","pH adjustment with lime application"]
particleSize=Clay particles of 0.002mm or less, 25% or more
suitableCrops=["Rice (paddy)","Wheat","Soybeans"]
waterRetention=Good (retains moisture well)
workability=Heavy and becomes hard when dry

[item.humus-soil]
code=03
slug=humus-soil
name=Humus Soil
description=Soil rich in organic matter and fertility.
aeration=Varies with organic matter decomposition
drainage=Requires drainage management
fertilityRetention=Extremely good
improvementMethods=["Proper drainage management","Mixing with other soils","Ground improvement (for developed land)"]
particleSize=Humus content 20% or more
suitableCrops=["Leafy vegetables","Flowers","Seedling cultivation"]
waterRetention=Extremely good
workability=Light but highly compressible

[item.loamy-soil]
code=04
slug=loamy-soil
name=Loamy Soil (Ideal Soil)
description=Ideal soil where clay and sand are mixed and bound by humus.
aeration=Good
drainage=Good
fertilityRetention=Good
improvementMethods=["Continuous addition of organic matter","Proper tillage management","Use of green manure"]
particleSize=Moderate mixture of clay, silt, and sand
suitableCrops=["Almost all crops"]
waterRetention=Good
workability=Moderately light and easy to work