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Red soil is a type of soil that is characterized by its reddish color, which comes from a high iron content: ColorRed soil is violet-reddish in color, and can range from reddish brown to reddish yellow. CompositionRed soil contains minerals such as hematite, quartz, calcite, dolomite, apatite, and ilmenite. OriginRed soil is formed from the weathering of ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks, most commonly basalt. ClimateRed soil typically develops in warm, temperate, and humid climates. PropertiesRed soil is deficient in nitrogen, humus, phosphoric acid, magnesium, and lime, but fairly rich in potash. It has a pH ranging from neutral to acidic. Growing conditionsRed soil can be good or poor growing soil depending on how it is managed. It can be difficult to cultivate due to its low water holding capacity