water-retentive

I also asked him about my theory that site effects depend mostly on hydrology, which is what we are finding here at Fox Run (water-retentive soils make better grapes in dry years, while well-drained soils make better wine in wet years – keep in mind that these are non irrigated vineyards).

TasteCamp 2009: An Interview with Nick Gorevic 2009

The monument also acknowledges the pop-diva's pin-up past by showing Spears seductively posed on all fours atop a bearskin rug with back arched, pelvis thrust upward, as she clutches the bear's ears with 'water-retentive' hands.

Hullabaloo 2006

We've added a slow-release fertilizer, we've used the water-retentive crystal ...

CNN Transcript May 14, 2005 2005

It does have a water-retentive, granular structure that facilitates the presence of air and moisture throughout the mass creating perfect conditions for microbial digestion to proceed.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

Do not add water-retentive material such as peat moss or coir.

The Seattle Times 2011

Soils need to be highly water-retentive, so soils with moderate to high clay content are best.

SFGate: Top News Stories Pam Peirce 2010

You also need water-retentive soil, a reliable source of water for irrigation, and a way to drain the water when you're ready to harvest.

Blisstree 2009

You also need water-retentive soil, a reliable source of water for irrigation, and a way to drain the water when you're ready to harvest.

Blisstree 2009

You also need water-retentive soil, a reliable source of water for irrigation, and a way to drain the water when you're ready to harvest.

Blisstree 2009

Keep salt consumption to a minimum as salt makes your body water-retentive.

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