PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-5
5-27
27-76
Victorias Series
Soil Fertility Low
Soil pH Acidic (4.0
Organic Matter Moderate
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention Moderate
Base Saturation Low
Salinity Hazard Low
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Flat to gently rolling
Water Retention Very low
Drainage Poor to moderate
Permeability Moderate
Workability/Tilth Moderate
Stoniness None
Rooting Depth Moderate
Flooding None
Erosion Moderate to severe
Surface Soil Type: Clay loam
Family name: Fine, montmorillonitic, isohyperthermic, Vertic Hapludults
Soil developed from older alluvial deposits consists of almost compacted fine sandy loam It is a fine textured soil with less than 65 clay composed shrink and swell clays montmorillonitic It is an old soil ult Ultisol of which has undergone extensive leaching of bases but which profile exhibits minimum complexity in its horizonation hapl Surface cracking greater than 5 mm wide is observed vertic It is found in areas with well distributed rainfall ud Udic thus have adequate moisture for crop growth It has a mean annual soil temperature of higher than 22C isohyperthermic