11. Peaty and Marshy Soils

Peaty soils originate in the areas of heavy rainfall where adequate drainage is not available. These are generally submerged during the rainy season and utilised for the cultivation of rice. These soils are rich in organic matter, highly saline, but deficient in phosphate and potash. These soils mainly occur in parts of Kottayam and Alappuzha districts of Kerala and in the Sundarban delta. They are also found in the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, and the Rann of Kachchh.