188C Makomako

soil map units where 188C Makomako 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 Easy rolling (8-11°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-35cm very friable clay. 35-120cm friable to firm clay. 120-150cm friable silty clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <125cm
Soil pH (acidity) Moderately acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of up to 120 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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