soil map units where 211A Nadala is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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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. |