Hilo (soil)
Soil formed in layers of volcanic ash in Hawaii / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hilo soil is the official state soil of the state of Hawaii. These soils cover about 21,000 acres (85 km2) and are considered prime agricultural land.[1] The Hawaiian definition of the word “Hilo” is “first night after the new moon.” Also, the word is the Polynesian term for “Navigator,” and the name of a town, Hilo, Hawaii.
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Parent material | Volcanic ash |
Climate | Hamakua coast, Hawaii |
pH | 5.5 |
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