soil map units where 114H Nadroga is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu, Vanua Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | in situ calcareou, sandstones, marlss tuffs |
| Slope | Very steep (36-39°). Uneven microrelief (terracettes). |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 5-8%. Few surface stones. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-23cm gritty clay loam. 23-35cm stony silt loam. On massive in situ rock. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <35cm. Weakly weathered in situ rock at 35cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-35cm moderately acid. 35-60cm slightly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low phosphorus (P). |
| Soil moisture regime | ustic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits of >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. |
