Fertile soil Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Fertile soil" from Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

When looking at the clue "Fertile soil" and the answer "LOAM," the connection becomes clear when considering the characteristics of loam soil:

1. Mixture: Loam soil is a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
2. Fertility: It is known for its fertility due to its ability to retain nutrients and moisture.
3. Productivity: Plants thrive in loam soil, making it a prime choice for gardening and agriculture.
4. Texture: The soft, crumbly texture of loam soil provides an ideal growing environment for a wide variety of plants.

Considering these characteristics, the answer "LOAM" perfectly fits the clue "Fertile soil" as loam soil embodies the qualities of fertility, productivity, and ideal texture for plant growth.

More Answers:

• LOAM
• LOESS
• MARL

Definition of "LOAM"

a fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.

 The Crossword clue "Fertile soil" published 67 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	26 July 2023	LOAM
L.A. Times Daily	19 February 2023	LOAM
Crossword Champ Daily	25 January 2023	LOESS
Mirror classic	31 December 2022	LOAM
Crossword Champ Pro	25 December 2022	LOESS
New York Times	31 January 2022	LOAM
Crossword Champ Premium	3 January 2022	LOESS
The Times Concise	10 December 2021	LOAM
Penny dell	21 April 2021	LOAM
Family Time Crossword	17 February 2020	LOAM
Mini Crossword	10 February 2020	LOAM
The Washington Post	2 February 2018	LOAM
Universal	23 May 2017	MARL
USA Today	7 July 2015	LOESS
Newsday.com	19 January 2014	LOAM