202F Delaibo

soil map units where 202F Delaibo is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Vanua Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material basic and intermediate igneous rocks
Slope Moderately steep (21-25°). Smooth microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-20cm clay. 20-55cm sandy clay. On in situ weathered rock (coarse sand).
Minimum effective rooting depth <55cm. Note seasonal subsoil waterlogging.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-20cm slightly acid. 20-55cm near neutral. 55-125cm slightly alkaline.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low potassium (K).
Soil moisture regime aquic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced.
Soil drainage Moderately well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging In normal years waterlogging below 30cm (due to subsoil lateral flow and impermeable substrate) may be experienced for up to 60 days sometime in the period November to April.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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