Soil Horizon
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="soil-horizon"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A distinct layer of soil with characteristic properties that differs from adjacent layers. The O horizon is organic matter; A horizon is topsoil; B horizon is subsoil; C horizon is parent material. Horizon development takes centuries and is used to classify soil types.
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