0-9
9-25
Faraon Series
| Soil Fertility | High |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | Slightly acid |
| Organic Matter | Moderate to high |
| Phosphorus (P) | Low to moderate |
| Potassium (K) | Moderate |
| Nutrient Retention | High |
| Base Saturation | High |
| Salinity Hazard | Low |
| Physical Soil Quality | |
|---|---|
| Relief | Rolling to hilly |
| Water Retention | High |
| Drainage | Good |
| Permeability | Slow |
| Workability/Tilth | Moderate |
| Stoniness | Common to many (Coralline limestone) |
| Rooting Depth | Shallow (0.3m) |
| Flooding | None |
| Erosion | Moderate to severe |
Surface Soil Type: Clay
Family name: Fine, isohyperthermic, Lithic Haplustolls
A calcareous fine textured soil with less than 65 clay developed from the weathering of the soft and porous coralline limestone which is usually grayish but becomes orange to dark yellowish gray upon weathering It is dark colored with high organic matter content oll and high base status Limestone fragments are found in the shallow horizon lithic It is usually found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust Ustic and mean annual temperature higher than 22C isohyperthermic