what is the best wording for "nutrient rich soil"

Question

suelos ricos en nutrientes?

as in: Deforestation also causes the erosion of nutrient rich soil that plants need to grow.

Thanks so much for your help, I want to be sure to use the right wording. Leah

Answer 1

"...suelos ricos en nutrientes" is a perfect expression! However in the sentence you wrote, it should be singular.

• La deforestación también causa la erosión del material/suelo rico en nutrientes que las plantas necesitan para su crecimiento.

Hola Farallon ¿qué tal? :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jun 13, 2012

Hola Kiwi_Girl! Great and you? - farallon7, Jun 13, 2012

Is that Latin american, Fallaron? I've only ever heard tierra for soil, suelo to me is more floor, flooring, covered up stuff..?? - annierats, Jun 13, 2012

Not necesary! Suelo is applied to the top layer of soil (It actually looks and sounds like "soil" Tierra is used in other instances like "Earth", "land" or "dirt" - farallon7, Jun 13, 2012

Answer 2

... en la tierra rica en nutrientes

Answer 3

tierra fértil

( tierra de labor o tierra calma )

nice one Annie :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jun 12, 2012

Thanks, you're right too, of course.. - annierats, Jun 12, 2012