Particle size distribution (%) Textural class pH (1:2.5 H2O) OC (%) TN (%) AP (ppm) CEC (Cmol (+)/kg) PBS Sand Silt Clay 26 42 32 Loam 8.3 1.74 1.26 7.64 29.57 89 OC: Organic carbon; TN: Total nitrogen; AP: Available phosphorous; CEC: Cation exchange capacity; PBS: Percent base saturation

Table 1: Selected physical and chemical properties of the soil of experimental site before planting.