fertility (soil)

Soil fertility is the characteristic of soil that supports abundant plant life. In particular the term is used to describe agricultural and garden soil.Fertile soil has the following properties:It is rich in nutrients necessary for basic plant nutrition, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It contains sufficient minerals (trace elements) for plant nutrition, including boron, chlorine, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, sulfur, and zinc.It contains soil organic matter that improves soil structure and soil moisture retention.Soil pH is in the range 6.0 to 6.8.Good soil structure, creating well drained soil.A range of microorganisms that support plant growth.It often contains large amounts of topsoil.
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