By field investigation and sampling, and laboratory analysis, this paper attempted to study the local conditions and fertility properties of paddy soils of several typical rice production areas in Hunan Province. The results showed that the paddy soils are developed from the weathering product of limestone, the river alluvium and Quaternary Red Clay .The soil texture ranges from medium loamy to lightly clayey, and it is suitable to crop growth. The nutrient status of the soils was good on the whole, the contents of organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were all at the higher level...
