soil map units where 125F Visa is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | basic and intermediate sedimentary rocks |
| Slope | Moderately steep (21-25°). Smooth microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-30cm clay. 30-100cm clay loam. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <60cm. Weathered in situ rock 60-70cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-30cm strongly acid. 30-100cm moderately acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Potassium (K) very low below 11cm. |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
