PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-18
18-31
31-52
Bolaoen Series
Soil Fertility Low
Soil pH Slightly acid (5.5-6.5)
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K)
Nutrient Retention Low
Base Saturation
Salinity Hazard
Physical Soil Quality
Relief falt upland to undulating (>3%)
Water Retention High
Drainage Moderate
Permeability Moderate to rapid
Workability/Tilth moderate
Stoniness highly weathered gravels and few Fe concretions at the subsoil; lower strata has scattered gabbro ro
Rooting Depth Deep (1m)
Flooding none
Erosion Moderate
Surface Soil Type: Sandy clay loam
Family name: Loamy-skeletal, kaolinitic, isohyperthermic, Typic Kandiustalf
An old soil which has undergone extensive weathering but has retained a high base status in its horizon alf Alfisol but has low cation exchange capacity kandi This can be found in areas with pronounced wet and dry seasons ust The mean annual soil temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic