PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-11
11-20
20-29
29-47
47-80
Buenavista Series
Soil Fertility Moderate
Soil pH Slightly acid (6.0-6.5)
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) High
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention Moderate
Base Saturation
Salinity Hazard
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Rolling to hilly with some level areas
Water Retention Moderate
Drainage Poor
Permeability Moderate
Workability/Tilth Easy
Stoniness Mn concretions; gravels in the subsoil and below
Rooting Depth Deep (>1 m)
Flooding None
Erosion Slight
Surface Soil Type: Clay loam/Silt loam/Sandy clay loam
Family name: Fine loamy, isohyperthermic, Kanhaplic Haplustalf
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 low nutrient retention kanhaplic This can be found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust The mean annual soil temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic