soil map units where 112H Koromavu is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | in situ calcareou, sandstones, marlss tuffs |
| Slope | Very steep (36-40°). Uneven microrelief with terracettes and small soil slips. |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 10-12% of the area. Few surface stones. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-10cm silt loam. 10-20cm coarse sandy loam. On in situ fractured rock. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <20cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-20cm slightly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Low organic carbon (C) and potassium (K). |
| Soil moisture regime | ustic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits >120 days are experienced sometime in the period May to October. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
