Coachella Soil Series
K-Factor
0.24
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
fine sandy loam
Drainage Class
well drained
About Coachella
Deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium derived from granitic and mixed rock sources in the Colorado Desert. Found on alluvial fans and valleys with slopes of 0 to 3 percent. Low organic matter and calcareous throughout.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Named for the Coachella Valley. Mapped in Riverside and Imperial counties. Highly productive when irrigated; supports the date palm groves and winter vegetable industry of the Coachella Valley.
Counties Where Found
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