Lentils are grown on a wide variety of soils from sandy loam to deep peaty soils.
Still, the peaty soils were rarely affected and direct impact of fires was visible in soil pits up to 2 cm depth.
Stiff clay or peaty soils produced smaller harvests during a shorter growing season and at greater cost and effort than more porous soils.
This drainage caused a serious ground settlement due to the peaty nature of the soil.
For the surroundings, when they become visible through the cloud, are exposed and desolate, the peaty ground only broken by the faint silhouette of other distant crags.
W3 was a sample of fresh, peaty water collected from a flowing creek, approximately 120 m southwest of the station centre.
The problem of improving derelict lands and heaths and marsh lands with peaty soils is under investigation.
I understand, however, that, when consulted, some advisers recommend plastic pipes in peaty soils because of their longer length and firm jointing.
