0-14
14-28
28-55
55-88
Alimodian Series
| Soil Fertility | Low to moderate |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | Acid (4.5-6.5) |
| Organic Matter | Low to moderate |
| Phosphorus (P) | Low to moderate |
| Potassium (K) | Low to moderate |
| Nutrient Retention | High |
| Base Saturation | Moderate to high |
| Salinity Hazard | Low |
| Physical Soil Quality | |
|---|---|
| Relief | Rolling to mountainous |
| Water Retention | High |
| Drainage | Good |
| Permeability | Moderate |
| Workability/Tilth | Easy |
| Stoniness | Occasional |
| Rooting Depth | Moderate (0.6 m) |
| Flooding | |
| Erosion | Moderate to severe |
Surface Soil Type: Clay loam
Family name: Fine, smectitic (ca.), isohyperthermic, Calcic Haplustalfs
A fine textured soil with large amount of clay 35 60 developed from soft and porous sedimentary rocks eg shale and sandstones An old soil that exhibits illuvial accumulation of clay in the subsoil from the underlying horizons and has retained a high base status alf Alfisol with high amount of calcium in the subsoil calcic It has a minimum complexity in its horizonation Hapl It is found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust Ustic with a mean annual soil temperature higher than 22C isohyperthermic This soil is traversed by several creeks and rivers