Cherokee County Soil Data

Cherokee County, Kansas

Avg pH

6.0

Texture

Slightly decomposed plant material

Drainage

Somewhat excessively drained

Organic Matter

7.4%

Hydrologic Group

C

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Soil Composition

Slightly decomposed plant material
Sand: 16.7%
Silt: 52.4%
Clay: 23.2%
Slightly decomposed plant material

Soil pH

6.0pH
6.00495337588101
Strongly AcidicSlightly AcidicNeutralSlightly AlkalineStrongly Alkaline
Ideal lawn range: 6.0 - 7.0

Soil Series

Detailed soil series data not yet available for this county.

Hydrologic Group

Group C — Moderate-High Runoff

Soils with slow infiltration rates, often with a layer that impedes downward water movement. Higher clay content restricts drainage.

Runoff potential:Moderate-High

Drainage Class

Somewhat excessively drained

Water is removed rapidly. Soils may be droughty and have limited water-holding capacity.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Slightly decomposed plant material

O HorizonOrganic layer
0-2"
A HorizonTopsoil
2-10"
B HorizonSubsoil
10-30"
C HorizonParent material
30-60"
R HorizonBedrock
60"+

Typical soil profile. Actual depths vary by location.

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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.