Sandy soil is composed mainly of large gritty particles which do not cling together.
As a result, water is absorbed easily but drains away fast, taking essential nutrients with it and leaving plants undernourished and dry.
Sandy soil soon become acid and generally need frequent but small applications of lime.
One advantage of sandy soil is that it is warm, because of the easy flow of air between the large particles.
As it warms up quickly in spring, it is a suitable soil for vegetable crops. It is easy to dig and also to cultivate as organic matter is broken down fairly rapidly.
Frequent watering and the addition of bulky organic material such as manure can greatly improve a sandy soil.
