Across
- 1. Māori concept of caring and providing for people through sustainable food production.
- 3. Living organisms that decompose organic matter and release nutrients.
- 4. Measure of acidity or alkalinity of soil.
- 7. Process where soil particles clump together to form larger pores.
- 10. Arrangement of soil particles improved by lime.
- 11. Māori concept meaning guardianship and sustainable care for the land.
- 12. Element in lime that causes flocculation.
- 14. AVAILABILITY Increases when soil acidity decreases.
- 15. Substances such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed for growth.
Down
- 2. Increased air spaces in soil that help roots respire.
- 5. Dark organic material formed by decomposed plant matter.
- 6. Long-term soil health maintained through careful pH management.
- 8. Fine white powder spread on soil to raise pH.
- 9. Movement of water through soil improved by flocculation.
- 13. Condition in soil reduced when lime is applied.