PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-12
12-36
36-63
63-84
Tagulod Series
Soil Fertility
Soil pH Slightly acid
Organic Matter Medium
Phosphorus (P) Deficient
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention Adequate to marginal
Base Saturation High
Salinity Hazard
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Leve to nearly level
Water Retention
Drainage Somewhat poor
Permeability
Workability/Tilth
Stoniness None
Rooting Depth Deep to very deep (soil depth)
Flooding Frequent slight seasonal river overflow
Erosion
Surface Soil Type: Clay
Family name: Fine, mixed, isohyperthermic, Typic Epiaqualfs
Fine textured soil with 35 60 clay content with no particular mineral of any kind dominates in the soil mixed It has an isohyperthermic 22C temperature regime A typical typic representative of the great group Epiaqualfs It is an Alfisol alfs meaning there is alluvial accumulation of clay in the subsoil horizons from the underlying horizons It has aquic aqu moisture regime specifically the soil is subjected to periods of saturation resulting in gray color with or without mottles indicating poor internal drainage This soil has moderate fertility and adequate pH This is deep to very deep soil that has moderate to sloe permeability It is frequently subjected to slight seasonal runoff and river overflow floding It is used chiefly for paddy rice during wet season and dry season when irrigation is available Vegetable and other diversified crops may also be produced when there is insufficient irrigation for paddy