28. Group of Soil Series No.28
This
group of soils is well drained, dark colored heavy clay that occupies
in karst topography and basaltic terrain in ustic moisture regime . Soil
fertility is commonly moderate. Soil reaction is neutral to moderately
alkaline. Soils in this group are Chai Badan (Cd), Dong Lan (Dl) Lop Buri
(Lb), Nam Len (Nal) and Wang Chompoo (Wc) series.
Upland
and tree crops are grown in this group. Crop production is relatively
high in managed soils.
Problems: Very heavy clay that crack and lack of water
in dry condition and stick in moist condition.
Management for upland crops or vegetables: Application
of 2-3 ton/rai compose fertilizer or animal manure or mixed green manure
(broadcast 8-10 kg/rai sword bean , 6-8 kg/rai cow pea or 4-6 kg/rai Crotalaria
juncia) and mix with soils before flowering. Chemical or liquid LDD fertilizer
will also be applied according to recommendation . Farm ponds are recommended
to preserve water to be used in dry season.
Management for orchard: Soil preparation in 50*50*50
pit is to mix 20-35 kg compose fertilizer or animal
manure. Conserve the soils by cover crops, mulching, and contour or fencing
the tree with vetiver. Application of compose fertilizer or animal manure
with chemical or liquid LDD fertilizer at vegetative growth, before and
after harvesting. Farm ponds are recommended to preserve water to be used
in dry season.
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