112G Koromavu

soil map units where 112G Koromavu is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material in situ calcareou, sandstones, marlss tuffs
Slope Steep (26-35°). Uneven microrelief with terracettes and small soil slips.
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 10-12% of the area. Few surface stones.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-10cm silt loam. 10-20cm coarse sandy loam. On in situ fractured rock.
Minimum effective rooting depth <20cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-20cm slightly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low organic carbon (C) and potassium (K).
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits >120 days are experienced sometime in the period May to October.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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