PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-16
16-32
32-107
La Paz Series
Soil Fertility Low
Soil pH 6.5-7.0
Organic Matter
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention
Base Saturation
Salinity Hazard
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Level
Water Retention
Drainage Poor
Permeability Rapid
Workability/Tilth
Stoniness None
Rooting Depth Moderately deep
Flooding Seasonal
Erosion
Surface Soil Type: Loamy sand
Family name: Sandy, mixed (ca.), isohyperthermic, Typic Psammaquent
This is a sandy textured soil psamm with isohyperthermic temperature regime 22C It is an Entisol ent meaning it is a young soil with only slight development which the properties are determined largely by the parent material It is a typical typic representative of the great group Psammaquent This soil is saturated with water for repeated periods of time aqu manifested by its gryaish color with or without mottles