PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-19
19-44
44-77
Bancal Series
Soil Fertility Moderate
Soil pH Slightly acid (6.2-6.8)
Organic Matter Medium
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K)
Nutrient Retention Moderate
Base Saturation
Salinity Hazard
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Level to slightly undulating
Water Retention High
Drainage Moderate
Permeability Moderate
Workability/Tilth Moderate
Stoniness Fine gravels at the surface (0-0.50m)
Rooting Depth Deep (>0.8m)
Flooding None
Erosion
Surface Soil Type: Clay
Family name: Fine-loamy, montmorillonitic, isohyperthermic, Typic Haplustalf
An old soil which has undergone extensive weathering but has retained a high base status in its horizon alf Alfisol and which exhibits minimum complexity in its horizonation hapl This can be found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust The mean annual soil temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic