PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-13
13-26
26-48
48-61
Ilagan Series
Soil Fertility Low to moderate
Soil pH Slightly acid (5.0-6.0)
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention High
Base Saturation High
Salinity Hazard None
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Rolling to hilly
Water Retention Moderate
Drainage Poor internal
Permeability Moderate
Workability/Tilth Moderate
Stoniness Gravels and concretions
Rooting Depth Deep (>1m)
Flooding
Erosion Moderate to severe
Surface Soil Type: Sandy loam, eroded phase
Family name: Fine, mixed, isohyperthermic, Typic Haplustalfs
An old soil which has undergone extensive weathering but has retained a high base status in its horizon alf Alfisol and which exhibits minimum complexity in its horizonation hapl This can be found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust The mean annual soil temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic