WnA-Windsor loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This soil is nearly level, deep, and excessively drained. It is near or adjacent to streams and rivers. Areas of this soil are irregular in shape and range from 5 to 50 acres. Most are about 10 acres.

Typically, the surface and subsurface layers are dark grayish brown loamy sand and have a combined thickness of about 2 inches. The subsoil is yellowish brown and is 24 inches thick. The upper 10 inches of the subsoil is loamy sand, and the lower 14 inches is sand. The substratum is light brownish gray sand to a depth of 60 inches or more.

Included with this soil in mapping are areas where the upper 10 inches of the soil is fine sandy loam or sandy loam. Also included are areas of Agawam, Deerfield, and Hinckley soils and a few areas with slopes of 3 to 8 percent slopes. In some areas of the unit the subsoil and substratum are loamy coarse sand or coarse sand. Included areas make up about 20 percent of the unit.

The permeability of this Windsor soil is rapid or very rapid, and available water capacity is low. The surface layer of this soil is very friable and easily tilled. Root growth is restricted to a depth of about 12 inches by loose sand.

Most areas of this soil are in woodland. Some areas are farmed, and some are used for homesites and other types of community development.

This soil is suited to cultivated crops. Irrigation helps to overcome a drought limitation in the soil (fig. 14). The main management practices include using frequent applications of fertilizer, using cover crops, and incorporating crop residue and manure into the surface layer.

The soil is suited to hay and pasture, especially to drought-resistant plants. Using proper stocking rates and timely grazing helps to maintain pasture plant hardiness and density.

The soil is suited to trees, but droughtiness causes a high rate of seedling mortality and drought-resistant species are needed.

The rapid permeability is the main limitation of the soil for community development, especially as a site for septic tank absorption fields and sanitary landfills. The permeability causes a hazard of ground-water pollution in areas used for septic tanks or landfills.

Capability subclass: IIIs.

WnB-Windsor loamy sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes. This soil is gently sloping, deep, and excessively drained. It is near or adjacent to streams and rivers. Areas of this soil are irregular in shape and range from 5 to 50 acres. Most are about 10 acres.

Typically, the surface and subsurface layers are dark grayish brown loamy sand and have a combined thickness of about 2 inches. The subsoil is yellowish brown and is 24 inches thick. The upper 10 inches of the subsoil is loamy sand, and the lower 14 inches is sand. The substratum is light brownish gray sand to a depth of 60 inches or more.

Included with this soil in mapping are areas where the upper 1 0 inches of the soil is fine sandy loam or sandy loam. Also included are areas of Agawam, Deerfield, and Hinckley soils and a few areas with slopes of 8 to 20 percent. In some areas of this unit the subsoil and substratum are loamy coarse sand or coarse sand. Included areas make up about 20 percent of the unit.

The permeability of this Windsor soil is rapid or very rapid, and available water capacity is low. The surface layer of this soil is very friable and easily tilled. Root growth is restricted to a depth of about 12 inches by loose sand.

Most areas of this soil are in woodland. Some areas are farmed, and some are used for homesites and other types of community development.

This soil is suited to cultivated crops. Droughtiness is the main limitation, and erosion is a hazard. The main management practices are using irrigation, using frequent applications of fertilizer, growing cover crops, and incorporating crop residue and manure into the surface layer.

The soil is suited to hay and pasture, especially to drought-resistant plants. Using proper stocking rates and timely grazing helps to maintain plant hardiness and density.

The soil is suited to trees, but droughtiness causes a high rate of seedling mortality and drought-resistant species are needed.

The rapid permeability of this soil is the main limitation for community development, especially for septic tank absorption fields and sanitary landfills. The permeability causes a hazard of ground-water pollution in areas used for septic tanks or landfills.

Capability subclass: IIIs.

WnC-Windsor loamy sand, 8 to 20 percent slopes. This soil is moderately sloping and moderately steep, deep, and excessively drained. It is near or adjacent to streams and rivers. Areas of this soil are irregular in shape and range from 5 to 200 acres. Most are about 30 acres.

Typically, the surface and subsurface layers are dark grayish brown loamy sand and have a combined thickness of about 2 inches. The subsoil is yellowish brown and is 24 inches thick. The upper 10 inches of the subsoil is loamy sand, and the lower 14 inches is sand. The substratum is light brownish gray sand to a depth of 60 inches or more.

Included with this soil in mapping are areas where the upper 10 inches of the soil is fine sandy loam or sandy loam. Also included are areas of Agawam, Deerfield, and Hinckley soils. In some areas of this unit the subsoil is loamy coarse sand or coarse sand. Included areas make up about 20 percent of the unit.

The permeability of this Windsor soil is rapid or very rapid, and available water capacity is low. The surface layer is very friable and is easily tilled. Root growth is restricted to a depth of about 12 inches by loose sand.

Most areas of this soil are in woodland. Some areas are farmed, and some are used for homesites and other types of community development.

Slope and an erosion hazard make this soil poorly suited to cultivated crops. Droughtiness is a major limitation. The main management practices in cultivated areas include using irrigation, frequent applications of fertilizer, and cover crops and incorporating crop residue and manure into the surface layer.

This soil is suited to hay and pasture, especially to drought-resistant plants. Using proper stocking rates and timely grazing helps to maintain plant hardiness and density.

The soil is suited to trees, but droughtiness causes a high rate of seedling mortality and drought-resistant species are needed.

Slope and the rapid permeability are the main limitations of the soil for community development. The slope limits the soil as a building site, and the permeability causes a hazard of ground-water pollution in areas used for septic tank absorption fields or sanitary landfills.

Capability subclass: IVs.

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