Banerjee added that cultivating water-intensive crops degrades the soil because so much water is added, the air is reduced.

These names give you an idea of when they will crop and the type of soil they're suitable for. Carrots and parsnips grow best in light, sandy soil so if your soil is heavy clay, stony, chalky or ...

These challenges are compounded by sandy soils with low organic matter ... are increasingly used in organic farming to extend growing seasons and protect crops from adverse weather conditions.