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1. a hard, compacted, often clayey layer of soil through which roots cannot grow.<br>
1. a hard, compacted, often clayey layer of soil through which roots cannot grow.<br><br>
 
http://www.wantfa.com.au/public_pge/Snippets_Jan03/Hardpan-1.jpg<br><br>
http://www.wantfa.com.au/public_pge/Snippets_Jan03/Hardpan-1.jpg<br>
This photo depicts the various layers of soil with the hardpan layer just below the loose topsoil.  Note the small plant with no roots extending into the dense clay soil.  <br>Source: http://www.wantfa.com.au<br><br>
This photo depicts the various layers of soil with the hardpan layer just below the loose topsoil.  Note the small plant with no roots extending into the dense clay soil.  <br>Source: http://www.wantfa.com.au

Revision as of 16:15, 6 December 2005


1. a hard, compacted, often clayey layer of soil through which roots cannot grow.

Hardpan-1.jpg

This photo depicts the various layers of soil with the hardpan layer just below the loose topsoil. Note the small plant with no roots extending into the dense clay soil.
Source: http://www.wantfa.com.au