PhilRice

Soil Series

Information System

0-16
16-32
32-107
La Paz Series
Soil Fertility Low
Soil pH Slightly acid to neutral (6.0-7.5)
Organic Matter Low
Phosphorus (P) Low
Potassium (K) Low
Nutrient Retention Low
Base Saturation Moderate
Salinity Hazard Low
Physical Soil Quality
Relief Level to slightly rolling
Water Retention Low
Drainage Good
Permeability Moderate to rapid
Workability/Tilth Easy to moderate
Stoniness None
Rooting Depth Deep (>1m)
Flooding None to seasonal
Erosion None
Surface Soil Type: Fine sandy loam
Family name: Sandy, mixed, isohyperthermic, Typic Psammaquent
A young soil with only slight development and soil properties that are determined largely by the parent material ent Entisol It is a typical representative of the great group Psammaquent This soil is dominantly sandy psamm in texture occurring in areas saturated with water repeatedly aqu manifested by its gray color with or without mottles The mean annual soil temperature is higher than 22C isohyperthermic