Chalky soil is a type of soil that is made up of calcium carbonate.
It is white or light-coloured, and it feels gritty when you touch it.
Chalky soil is not very good for growing plants, because it is not very fertile.
The chalky soil in this area is perfect for growing strawberries.
Noun:
Singular: chalky soil.
Plural: chalky soils.
Adjective:
Chalky: relating to chalk.
Chalky soil: soil that is rich in chalk.
The word “chalky” comes from the Old English word “cealc”, which means “chalk”. The word “chalk” comes from the Latin word “calx”, which also means “chalk”.
How do plants respond to chalky soil?
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