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A soil texture that is a roughly equal blend of sand, silt, and clay. Loam is generally considered ideal for gardening because it balances drainage, water retention, and nutrient availability. It holds shape loosely when squeezed but crumbles when poked.
@misc{emsenn2026-loam,
author = {emsenn},
title = {loam},
year = {2026},
url = {https://emsenn.net/library/domesticity/domains/gardening/terms/loam/},
publisher = {emsenn.net},
license = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}