soil map units where 214G Naitata is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Taveuni |
| Landscape position | Young volcanic landscapes in the uplands |
| Soil parent material | subrecent basaltic 'aa' lavas |
| Slope | Steep (26-35°). Very uneven microrelief. Very bouldery surface. |
| Surface outcrops | Rock outcrops cover 20% of the surface. Boulders occupy 30% of the surface. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-10cm firm slightly peaty silt loam. 10-45cm very firm silty clay loam. 45-65cm friable gravelly and gritty loam. On basalt boulders. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | >65cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-45cm slightly acid. 45-64cm moderately acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low nitrogen (N) and potassium (K). Very high phosphate fixation properties. |
| 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. |
