Where is purple soil mainly distributed in China?

Purple soil in China is mainly distributed in Sichuan Basin, as well as Yunnan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian and Jiangsu. Purple soil is mainly divided into acid purple soil, neutral purple soil and calcareous purple soil.

Purple soil is a unique soil type in China and the main fertile soil in subtropical areas, which is composed of purple sandstone and shale rich in calcium carbonate. Generally contains calcium carbonate? Neutral or weakly alkaline reaction. The content of organic matter is low and phosphorus and potassium are rich. The Sichuan Basin in China is the most widely distributed, with sporadic distribution in the basins of southern provinces.