The average annual temperature ranges from 70 to 74 degrees F., and the average annual rainfall ranges from 50 to 60 inches. These include the EauGallie , Immokalee , Margate , Myakka , Oldsmar , Placid , Pompano , Sanibel , and the Wabasso series. EauGallie, Immokalee, Myakka, Oldsmar, and Wabasso soils have Bh horizons that are spodic. Margate soils have limestone bedrock at depths of 20 to 40 inches. Placid soils have an umbric epipedon and do not have a Bh horizon.
Sanibel soils have a histic epipedon.
Most areas of Basinger soil that are cleared are used for rangeland. With water control, the soils are used for winter truck crops and tame pasture. Natural vegetation consists of waxmyrtle, St. Johnswort, maidencane, pineland threeawn, cypress, slash pine, longleaf pine, pond pine, and other water tolerant plants. This soil is of large extent. The water table is at depths of less than 12 inches for 2 to 6 months annually and at depths of 12 to 30 inches for periods of more than 6 months in most years.