170G Tailevu

soil map units where 170G Tailevu is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu, Vanua Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material basic and intermediate igneous rocks
Slope Steep (26-35°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface boulder or stones.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-40cm friable clay loam. 40-90cm firm clay. 90-120cm bouldery clay (in situ weathering rock).
Minimum effective rooting depth <90cm. In situ rock at 90cm. Note low subsoil nutrient status.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-120cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low phosphorus (P). Very low potassium (K) and nitrogen (N) below 17cm.
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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