1. Soil that crumbles easily and has a loose, granular structure; soil with good workability that breaks apart readily when handled or cultivated
The farmer preferred friable soil for planting because it allowed roots to penetrate easily.
O agricultor preferiu solo friável para plantar porque permitia que as raízes penetrassem facilmente.
2. In agriculture and soil science, soil with optimal texture for crop production, typically containing adequate organic matter and proper moisture content
After adding compost, the garden bed developed friable soil ideal for vegetables.
Após adicionar composto, o canteiro desenvolveu solo friável ideal para vegetais.