Gestern • 11 Min.

Why are some soils deep and fertile, while others are shallow, rocky, or acidic? And what makes soils so different, even when they are located right next to each other? Just like humans, soils develop under the influence of their origins, surroundings, and the experiences they accumulate over time. In this textbook episode, we take a closer look at the five soil formation factors, explore how they interact, and discover how they shape the characteristics of the soils we see today.