Near the type location, the mean annual temperature is 67 degrees F., and mean annual precipitation is 63 inches. These are the competing Irvington , Malbis , and Poarch series, and the Bama , Benndale , Grady , and Robertsdale series. Bama, Benndale, and Grady soils lack over 5 percent ironstone nodules and plinthite. In addition, Benndale soils contain less than 18 percent clay and Grady soils contain more than 35 percent clay and are poorly drained. Robertsdale soils are also more poorly drained than Notcher soils.
Crops commonly grown include soybeans, corn, potatoes, vegetable and samll grain crops.
Some areas are in pasture. Natural forest vegetation consists largely of longleaf, loblolly, slash pines, and some hardwood. The understory consists of gallberry, dogwood, blackgum, and native grasses. The series is moderately extensive. These soils were formerly included in the Tifton series.