GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 33

Question 33

Crop Husbandry

Maize grows best on

  1. A.sandy soil
  2. B.sandy-clay soil
  3. C.clayey-loam soil
  4. D.loamy soil
  5. E.silty-clay soil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (loamy soil)

Explanation

Maize needs a well-drained, fertile loamy soil.