PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-6
6-17
17-47
Culis Series
Soil Fertility Low
Soil pH Slightly acid (5.5-6.5)
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K) Very high
Nutrient Retention Low
Base Saturation
Salinity Hazard Low
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Undulating to gently rolling
Water Retention High
Drainage Good external, poor internal
Permeability Slow
Workability/Tilth Moderate
Stoniness Concretions; cobblestones and boulders
Rooting Depth Shallow
Flooding
Erosion None
Surface Soil Type: Loam
Family name: Fine loamy, isohyperthermic, Typic Kanhaplustalf
An old soil which has undergone extensive weathering with illuvial accumulation of clay in the subsoil horizons from the overlying horizon alf Alfisol This can be found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust It has low nutrient retention kanhapl The mean annual temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic