The soil must be moist, rich in organic matter and well drained.

Most soils are clayey, and poorly drained in their natural state.

Various soil types support pupation but success rates may be higher where soils are sandy and well drained.

If the soil is indeed fertile and sufficiently well drained at the time of planting, no additional dosage may be needed.

The soil should be free of heavy stones or clods and be reasonably well drained.

Be sure to select a place where the soil is slightly acid and, above all, well drained.

The soil is coarse-textured gravel or sand, shallow and well drained.

The soil is usually fine-textured and well drained.

In the parish generally, the soils are shallow and well drained with limestone brash.

The soil must be moisture retentive but well drained.