Podsol
Definition: podsol
podsol: A type of acid soil where organic matter and mineral elements have been leached from the light-colored top layer into a darker lower layer through which water does not flow and which contains little organic matter. Helpful content: Managing podsols involves soil amendments and appropriate crop selection. Farmers can improve soil fertility and productivity by adding lime and organic matter to counteract acidity.
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