black gumbo soil

[PrincessJasamine]

does anyone know what plants grow best in black gumbo soil?

[applestar]

I don't know the answer since I had to look up what it is. And this document was an interesting read, though it doesn't really answer you question (sorry!)

https://www.soils4teachers.org/files/s4t ... ooklet.pdf

What is Houston Black Soil?

The first thing you’ll notice about this soil is its dark color and how sticky and moldable it is when wet. Because of these qualities, it’s often called “black gumbo.”

>Most Houston Black soil is found on farms, with the majority growing cotton, sorghum, and corn, but hay and pastureland are also common

>Houston Black soil is very clayey, especially in the lower hori- zons, below 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches). The great amount of clay hinders the movement of water and air. This affects growth of plant roots. Dry soils are cracked, but when it rains, they close and water enters slowly. If rainfall is intense, water may run off before it can in ltrate into the soil. Available water for plants is very high when the soil is wet and erosion hazards are generally moderate.