Montgomery County Soil Data

Montgomery County, Maryland

Avg pH

5.4

Texture

Silt loam

Drainage

N/A

Organic Matter

4.4%

Hydrologic Group

C/D

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Soil Composition

Silt loam
Sand: 27.7%
Silt: 51.6%
Clay: 17.1%
Silt loam

Soil pH

5.4pH
5.42120301200851
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

Drainage class data not available.

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.