167E Vaidoko

soil map units where 167E Vaidoko is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material basic and intermediate igneous rocks
Slope Strongly rolling (16-20°). Uneven microrelief (terracettes, boulders).
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 20-30% of the area. Surface boulders cover 2-3% of the area.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-3cm clay loam. 30-48cm bouldery clay. On weakly weathered in situ rock.
Minimum effective rooting depth <48cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-30cm slightly acid. 30-48cm moderately acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low potassium (K) below 35cm.
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of 30 days are experienced sometime in the period May to October.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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