Leachy adj. Permitting liquids to pass by percolation; not capable of retaining water; porous; pervious; said of gravelly or sandy soils, and the like.
... productive, and all the depth you can get beyond three feet is desirable. We question the desirability of planting orange trees even on a good soil overlying gravel, rocks or sand. Roots will penetrate such material only a short distance usually. It is almost impossible with such a leachy foundation to keep the surface soil properly moistened and enriched; You are apt to lose both water and fertilizer into the ... — One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered • E.J. Wickson
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