Barbour County Soil Data
Barbour County, Alabama
Avg pH
N/A
Texture
Unknown
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Organic Matter
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Hydrologic Group
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Data Story
About Soil in Barbour County, Alabama
Classic Southeast Acidic Soils
Barbour’s soils follow the state trend with an average pH near 5.21, which is notably more acidic than the national 6.5 average. These conditions require careful management for pH-sensitive crops like legumes.
A Mosaic of Soil Textures
Specific sand, silt, and clay data for Barbour is not currently available in the central database. Farmers in this region often navigate a transition from sandy coastal plains to heavier inland loams.
Focusing on Organic Enrichment
With a state average organic matter of 1.74%, Barbour gardeners should focus on building soil health to beat the 2.0% national average. Higher organic levels will improve the state's typical water capacity of 0.138 in/in.
Managing Runoff in Barbour
Though specific drainage classes are not listed, the region's rolling topography necessitates erosion control measures. Understanding your specific hydrologic group is the first step in successful land management.
Diverse Harvests in Zone 8b
Hardiness Zone 8b supports a wide range of crops from peanuts to watermelons. The long, hot summers provide the thermal units necessary for bountiful harvests in this historic agricultural hub.
Soil Composition
Composition data not available for this county.
Soil pH
pH data not available for this county.
Soil Series
Detailed soil series data not yet available for this county.
Hydrologic Group
Hydrologic group data not available.
Drainage Class
Drainage class data not available.
Soil Profile
Dominant texture: Unknown
Typical soil profile. Actual depths vary by location.
USDA Soil Orders
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of soil does Barbour County have?
Barbour County's soil is classified as Unknown. This indicates the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay — sand percentage unavailable, silt percentage unavailable, and clay percentage unavailable. Sandy soils drain quickly but may need more frequent irrigation and fertilization.
Is Barbour County's soil acidic or alkaline?
pH data is not available for Barbour County.
What is the drainage class for Barbour County?
Drainage class data is not currently available for Barbour County.
What crops or plants grow well in Barbour County's soil?
Based on Barbour County's Unknown texture, soil pH, and drainage class, the soil is well suited for a variety of crops depending on local conditions.
What USDA soil order is found in Barbour County?
The dominant USDA soil order for Barbour County is not currently available in our dataset.
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Soil data sourced from USDA SSURGO via Soil Data Access. Data is informational only and should not be used as a substitute for on-site soil testing. Contact your local NRCS office for site-specific soil information.