Regosols 911.96 Xerochrepts Calciothids and Gypsiothids Regosols Badlands along terrace escarpments in the Jordan Valley Of pale brown color, loamy texture. Parent materials are sands, clays and loess. Bare rocks, rarely small depth of soil. Retama roetam, Anabasis articulata, and Zygophyllum dumosum. The tip of the eastern border of the District Generally characterize the alluvial valley.
Parent rocks are sand deposits, and loessial deposits.
Artemisia monosperma - Lolium multi florum. Barley, wheat, and bitter vetch are the main kinds of field crops in the Jerusalem District, and are mostly planted in the eastern parts of the district. Vegetables are usually cultivated in the central and western parts of the district, mostly in and around Palestinian villages. The agricultural produce from this district was mainly and regularly marketed in the city of Jerusalem. However, due to the Israeli closure of East Jerusalem, it has became difficult to transport products into the city.