114H Nadroga

soil map units where 114H Nadroga is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu, Vanua Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material in situ calcareou, sandstones, marlss tuffs
Slope Very steep (36-39°). Uneven microrelief (terracettes).
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 5-8%. Few surface stones.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-23cm gritty clay loam. 23-35cm stony silt loam. On massive in situ rock.
Minimum effective rooting depth <35cm. Weakly weathered in situ rock at 35cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-35cm moderately acid. 35-60cm slightly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of >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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