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Bale Soil Series
USDA Code: CA0038
K-Factor
0.28
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
loam
Drainage Class
well drained
About Bale
Deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium from mixed rock sources. Found on alluvial fans and flood plains with gentle slopes.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Found in Napa and Sonoma counties. Important vineyard soil in the Napa Valley.
Counties Where Found
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