soil map units where 63A Lagilagi is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu, Vanua Levu |
| Landscape position | Secondary floodplains and depressions in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | river alluvium from acidic rocks |
| Slope | Flat to near level (0-1°). Smooth microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-17cm very friable gritty clay. 17-86cm friable gritty clay. 86-116cm firm gritty clay. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | >75cm. Water table at 75cm depth during the wet season. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Strongly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Not analysed. |
| Soil moisture regime | ustic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits of up to 100 days are experienced in the period May to October. |
| Soil drainage | Moderately well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Waterlogged below 75cm depth for up to 90 days during the period November to April. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | 1 in 10 year return period for major floods. |
