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Soil, Fertilizer & WateringIs field capacity the same as completely saturated mango soil?
Saturation fills the soil's pore space with water, while field capacity describes the water remaining after excess gravitational drainage. The distinction matters because saturation leaves little room for air. Use field capacity as a site-specific reference for water storage, not a goal of keeping roots continuously saturated. Soil texture and structure affect the amount retained after drainage.