139B Namara

soil map units where 139B Namara 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°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-12cm firm to friable sandy clay loam. 12-45cm very firm sandy clay. 45-70cm firm clay. On in situ rock.
Minimum effective rooting depth <65cm. In situ rock at 65cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-70cm 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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