Richland Parish Soil Data

Richland Parish, Louisiana

Avg pH

5.4

Texture

Silt Loam

Drainage

Somewhat poorly drained

Organic Matter

2.7%

Hydrologic Group

A/D

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Soil Composition

Silt Loam
Sand: 12.3%
Silt: 61.2%
Clay: 26.5%
Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.4pH
5.41764865442924
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 A — Low Runoff

Sandy, well-drained soils with high infiltration rates. Water moves quickly through the soil profile. Lowest runoff potential when thoroughly wetted.

Runoff potential:Low

Drainage Class

Somewhat poorly drained

Water is removed slowly enough that the soil is wet at shallow depths for significant periods. Mottling present.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Silt Loam

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.