166D Naicola

soil map units where 166D Naicola is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu, Vanua Levu
Landscape position Kaast landscapes in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material basic and intermediate igneous rocks
Slope Rolling (12-55°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. Surface boulders cover up to 3% of area.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-30cm firm silty clay loam. 30-60cm friable clay. 60-140cm friable to firm clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <125cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-140cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low potassium (K) and phosphorus (P).
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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