soil map units where 211A Nadala is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Floodplains and terraces in the uplands |
| Soil parent material | alluvium derived from basic rocks |
| Slope | Flat to gently undulating (0-3°). Even microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | No surface rock outcrops. Rare surface boulders. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-45cm friable clay loam. 45-100cm firm clay. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | >125cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-45cm strongly acid. 45-100cm moderately acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and phosphorus (P). |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | Never experiences soil moisture deficits. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |