The water holding capacity is the highest in

The correct answer is Clayey soil.

Key Points

• Clayey soil, also known as clay, is any sort of soil with extremely fine particles.
• They have the capacity to retain water.
• In comparison, the soil has other types of particles that are larger and have a strong drainage quality.
• The large surface area of the clay particles allows them to hold a greater quantity of water.
• Thus, the water holding capacity is the highest in clayey soil due to the large surface area as well as the tightly packed particles that restrict the water from percolating.
  • Clay soils feel very sticky and roll like plasticine when wet.
  • They are normally fairly rich in potash
  • They can hold more total water than most other soil types

Additional Information

• When the percentage of sand is high in a specific soil then it is called sandy soil.
  • Sandy soil is also known as “Light soil”.
  • Generally, sandy soil is composed of 35% sand and less than 15% silt and clay.
  • In sandy soil, most of the soil particulars are bigger than 2mm in diameter. 
  • Sandy soil is suitable for vegetables like potatoes, grams, tomatoes, etc.
• Loamy Soil is the mixture of clay, sand, and silt soil which consists of additional organic matter and is very fertile compared to other types of soil.
• It is well suited for cultivation as the plant roots get a sufficient amount of water and nutrients for their growth and development.