What is Laterite soil?

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Betel nut plantation is done in the leached  soil of Meghalaya

Laterite soil is also called Leached soil. It is mostly found in areas where there is a high amount of rainfall and snowfall and in places where the occurrence of glaciers are common.

India soil
Pale red color laterite soil
This soil is characterized by its high gravel content which makes it a poor supporter of plant growth.


It is composed of the little amount of clay but a large amount of gravels and sands. In places like the Riwar part of the Meghalaya which received huge rainfalls the soil color ranges from red to grey. In other parts of the world, such soil is marked by pale red or just red color complexion.

Laterite soil is very good for the plantation of betel nuts, tea, coconut etc.
Laterite soil in Meghalaya
Laterite soil in Sohra, Meghalaya  (In the picture the soil was added with farmyard manure)

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