PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-9
9-23
23-49
49-72
San Rafael Series
Soil Fertility Very low to low
Soil pH Acid (4.5
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) Moderate
Potassium (K) Deficient
Nutrient Retention Low
Base Saturation Low
Salinity Hazard Low
Physical Soil Quality
Relief hilly and mountainous
Water Retention Low
Drainage Good
Permeability Moderate
Workability/Tilth Easy
Stoniness Gravelly
Rooting Depth Deep (0.9m)
Flooding None
Erosion Severe
Surface Soil Type: Loam
Family name: Mixed, isohyperthermic, Typic Tropopsamments
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