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Heavy retentive soil is favorable for which type of crop?

Heavy retentive soil is favorable for which type of crop? Correct Answer Sugarcane and Rice

Heavy retentive soils contain 40% clay and tend to be more fertile is suitable for raising crops like sugarcane and rice requiring more water. Gram and fodder crops require less water, suitable in light sandy soil (2-8% clay). Cotton and maize require a normal amount of water.

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