SOIL

SOIL

Soil types of the area are more important, since it is the main criteria in the agricultural production and in the recharge of ground water .Different types of soils are derived from a wide range of geological formation .knowledge about the types of soils, their extent and occurrence is of primary importance for agricultural planning to maximize production and for the ground water recharge. A soil map of Ariyalur district based on the surveys conducted by soil testing laboratory three types of soils which are furnished as follows in
i. Alluvial soil
ii. Red loam soil
iii. Black soil
Various types of cropping pattern are practiced in different parts of ariyalur district, depending upon the soil characteristics.