It requires a light soil and a sunny position.
The surrounding country has light soil that would have been easily cultivated.
Early potatoes grow well on light sandy soils which warm quickly in the spring.
The disease is mostly found in central Europe in areas with light sandy soils.
Particularly in light soils, they spring up everywhere, especially where they are not wanted.
Black cattle, when they were used at all, ploughed light sandy soil.
The theory gained much support, as it was known to be more common on light gritty soils.
Its dry climate and light soils made for less cereal production than in the north.
Agricultural land with light soil and low nitrogen levels tend to favor its development.
The plants grow best in full sun and a somewhat dry, light soil.