186F Kavula

soil map units where 186F Kavula 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 Moderately steep (21-25°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 5% of the surface. Surface stones and boulders cover 5% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-37cm friable clay loam. 37-93cm friable silty clay. 93-111cm firm gravelly silty clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <100cm. In situ rock at 100cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-37cm moderately acid. 37-111cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of up to 100 days are experienced in the period May to October.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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