PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-13
13-32
32-52
Carig Series
Soil Fertility Low to moderate
Soil pH Slightly acid (5.5-6.5)
Organic Matter Low to moderate
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention Moderate
Base Saturation High
Salinity Hazard None
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Undulating to rolling and hilly
Water Retention High
Drainage Poor internal
Permeability Moderate
Workability/Tilth Moderate
Stoniness Concretions
Rooting Depth Deep (>1m)
Flooding
Erosion Slight to severe
Surface Soil Type: Clay loam/Loam
Family name: Fine, isohyperthermic, Typic Haplustept
A fine textured soil It is in the incipient development stage toward a mature soil ept Inceptisol but has not yet fully developed its diagnostic horizons Hapl It is found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust Ustic Moisture Regime and annual soil temperature higher than 22C isohyperthermic