PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-27
27-58
Baler Series
Soil Fertility Moderate to high
Soil pH Neutral (6.5-7.5)
Organic Matter Moderate
Phosphorus (P) High
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention High
Base Saturation High
Salinity Hazard None
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Flat
Water Retention Low
Drainage Moderate to good
Permeability Moderate to rapid
Workability/Tilth Easy
Stoniness Water-worn gravels and stones in the substratum
Rooting Depth Deep (>1m)
Flooding None
Erosion None
Surface Soil Type: Silty clay loam
Family name: Fine-clayey, mixed, isohyperthermic, Typic Endoaquept
Fine textured soil with high amount of clay 40 and isohyperthermic temperature regime 22C It is in the incipient development stage toward mature soil but has not fully developed its diagnostic horizons Inceptisol ept It is saturated with water for repeated periods of time aqu manifested by its grayish color with or without mottles This is a typical representative of the great group Endoaquepts