soil map units where 222C Waibici is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
Landscape position | Hill country in the uplands |
Soil parent material | in situ basic and intermediate rocks |
Slope | Easy rolling (8-11°). Uneven microrelief. |
Surface outcrops | Few surface rock outcrops. Surface boulders occupy 2% of the surface. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 0-60cm very friable clay loam. 60-120cm very firm clay. |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <125cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | 0-30cm extremely acid. 30-120cm strongly 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. |