115B Momi

soil map units where 115B Momi 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 Undulating (4-7°). Smooth microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-80cm firm clay. On weathered tuff.
Minimum effective rooting depth <85cm. Weathered in situ rock at 80cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-80cm 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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