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Counties
3,144
States
51
Nat'l Avg pH
6.0
Data Source
USDA NRCS
SSURGO Database
Chittenden County
Vermont
Dominant Texture
Loam
Avg pH
5.4
Clay %
10.0%
Drainage Class
N/A
Soil Order
N/A
Milder Acidity in Chittenden's Soil
Chittenden features a pH of 5.41, which is acidic compared to the 6.5 national median but notably higher than the Vermont average of 4.86. This makes it one of the more balanced soils in the state for agricultural use.
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Composition
Sand, silt, and clay percentages determine how your soil behaves.
pH Levels
Soil acidity affects nutrient availability and plant growth.
Drainage
How quickly water moves through soil impacts flooding and irrigation.
SSURGO Data
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