0-10
10-24
24-55
Aroman Series
Soil Fertility | Moderate |
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Soil pH | Slightly acid (5.5-6.2) |
Organic Matter | Low to moderate |
Phosphorus (P) | |
Potassium (K) | Low to high |
Nutrient Retention | Low to moderate |
Base Saturation | Moderate |
Salinity Hazard | None |
Physical Soil Quality | |
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Relief | Rolling to mountainous |
Water Retention | Moderate |
Drainage | Poor to moderate |
Permeability | Moderate |
Workability/Tilth | Moderate |
Stoniness | Few gravels in the surface; abundant black Mn concretions |
Rooting Depth | Moderate to deep (?1m) |
Flooding | None |
Erosion | Severe |
Surface Soil Type: Clay loam
Family name: Fine-loamy, montmorillonitic, isohyperthermic, Typic Hapludalf
An old soil which has undergone extensive weathering but has retained a high base status alf Alfisol has minimum complexity in its horizonation hapl It has a fine loamy texture with more than 15 fine sand and 18 35 clay It is found in areas with humid climate that have well distributed rainfall ud udic with 7 months wet and 3 months dry thus have an adequate supply of moisture for crop growth The mean temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic