PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-13
13-58
58-91
San Juan Series
Soil Fertility Moderate
Soil pH Slightly acid (5.5-6.5)
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) Low to high
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention High
Base Saturation High
Salinity Hazard None
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Undulating to hilly with level areas
Water Retention High
Drainage Poor
Permeability Slow
Workability/Tilth Moderate
Stoniness Weathered rocks and concretions
Rooting Depth Shallow (?0.5m)
Flooding None
Erosion Moderate to severe
Surface Soil Type: Clay/Sandy clay loam
Family name: Fine-loamy, isohyperthermic, Typic Durustalf
An old soil which has undergone extensive weathering but has retained a high base status in its horizon alf Alfisol Hardpan develops in this series Duripan Dur This can be found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust The mean annual soil temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic