fertile soil
noun
: a place where something begins or develops in large amounts
Poor neighborhoods can be fertile soil for crime.
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According to Maiko’s website, matcha has been cultivated in Uji, Japan, for more than five centuries, thanks to fertile soil and ideal weather for growing tea leaves.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Every summer, cherries abound on shoreline orchards around Flathead Lake, thanks to the mild climate, fertile soil, and glacial-fed waters.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Trump has a complete disregard for laws and expertise, and a unique shamelessness, both of which create fertile soil for inanity.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Every summer, cherries abound on shoreline orchards around Flathead Lake, thanks to the mild climate, fertile soil, and glacial-fed waters.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Trump has a complete disregard for laws and expertise, and a unique shamelessness, both of which create fertile soil for inanity.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fertile soil
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“Fertile soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertile%20soil. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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