138B Namatiu

soil map units where 138B Namatiu is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Kadavu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material quartz rich and acidic tuffs
Slope Undulating (4-7°).
Surface outcrops Few surface rock outcrops. Surface stones occupy 2% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-52cm firm sandy clay. 52-80cm very firm stony clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <80cm. In situ weakly weathered rock at 80cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-80cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
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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