It does not form distinct shapes like clay when wet, but it can be rolled into sausage-like strips. Silty soils can be badly drained but are not prone to waterlogging. Peaty soil - the fens of ...
Clay soil dries into a hard ball ... A loose, somewhat slimy ball that flattens a bit when you open your fingers indicates silty soil. If the soil forms a firm ball that retains its shape when ...