Clay
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="clay"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
Soil particles smaller than 0.002 mm that have high surface area and cation exchange capacity. Clay soils retain moisture and nutrients well but drain poorly and compact easily. They warm slowly in spring and can become waterlogged.
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