Texture is smooth and fine, with high silt (50-70%); pH is 6.0-7.0 (neutral); drainage is moderate, but can compact; water retention is high, aiding in consistent hydration.
Silt Loam
Sedimentary/alluvial; wind-blown or river-deposited fine particles from Quaternary erosion (last 2.6 million years), accumulating in valley floors like Mendocino and Lake County.
