soil map units where 221A Lewa is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the uplands |
| Soil parent material | in situ basic and intermediate rocks |
| Slope | Flat to gently undulating (0-3°). Uneven microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | Few surface rock outcrops. Surface boulders occupy 2% of the surface. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-30cm friable clay loam. 30-120cm firm clay. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | >120cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-120cm strongly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low nitrogen (N) phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits of 30-40 days are experienced sometime in the period May to October. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
