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How long does the soil remain damaged after salting?

Asked by FireMadeFlesh (16593points) June 11th, 2016

Before modern times, an army facing defeat would often retreat, but burn their town and salt the earth around it, making the position unprofitable for the invaders. How long would the soil remain unsuitable for crops after this treatment?

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