PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-10
10-23
23-47
47-70
70-86
Magcalon Series
Soil Fertility Low to moderate
Soil pH
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention Low
Base Saturation Moderate
Salinity Hazard Low
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Nearly level to gently undulating
Water Retention Low
Drainage Good to excessive
Permeability Rapid
Workability/Tilth Easy
Stoniness Common (gravels, stones; pebbles at lower depth
Rooting Depth Deep (>1m)
Flooding None
Erosion None
Surface Soil Type: Sandyloam
Family name: Very fine, isohyperthermic, Typic Hapludalfs
An old soil which has undergone extensive weathering but has retained a high base status in its horizon alf Alfisol and exhibits minimum complexity in its horizonation hapl It has a very fine texture with more than 60 clay This can be found in areas with well distributed rainfall ud Udic The mean annual soil temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic This soil is bisected by numerous gullies and creeks