Armstrong County Soil Data

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Avg pH

5.4

Texture

Extremely channery loam

Drainage

Somewhat excessively drained

Organic Matter

9.7%

Hydrologic Group

A

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Soil Composition

Extremely channery loam
Sand: 25.9%
Silt: 52.1%
Clay: 16.8%
Extremely channery loam

Soil pH

5.4pH
5.40657548634184
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 excessively drained

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

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Extremely channery 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.