126F Sote

soil map units where 126F Sote is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu, Vanua Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material basic and intermediate sedimentary rocks
Slope Moderately steep (21-25°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-40cm clay loam. 40-125cm clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <70cm. Strongly weathered in situ rock between 70-75cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-125cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Potassium (K) very low below 18cm.
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.

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