If you've heard about the soil named Terra Preta, then you'd be wondering what kind of soil it is. Terra Preta is also called the ‘Amazonian Black Earth' which is normally found in the Amazon Basin. Its color black is based from a weathered charcoal mixed together with manure. Terra Preta is a highly fertile soil that possess high levels of micro-organic activities and less prone to nutrient leeching due to heavy rains.

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Source: Gardening Know How