Trigo Soil Series
K-Factor
0.28
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
loam
Drainage Class
well drained
About Trigo
Deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium derived from mixed sedimentary rock sources transported by the Colorado River. Found on nearly level to gently sloping alluvial plains, slopes of 0 to 2 percent. Calcareous and saline throughout.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Mapped in the Imperial Valley of Imperial County on the Colorado River alluvial plain. Highly productive irrigated cropland supporting alfalfa, vegetables, and grains. Salinity management is critical due to the Colorado River water source.
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