139E Namara

soil map units where 139E 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 Strongly rolling (16-20°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 5% of the surface. Few surface stones.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-10cm friable sandy clay loam. 10-30cm firm sandy clay. 30-60cm firm clay. On in situ rock.
Minimum effective rooting depth <65cm. In situ rock at 65cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-60cm 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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