204F Batawai

soil map units where 204F Batawai is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material in situ basic tuffs
Slope Moderately steep (21-25°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops except in areas of mass movement. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-120cm silty clay loam. 120-150cm strongly weathered in situ rock (silt loam).
Minimum effective rooting depth <125cm. Note low subsoil nutrient status.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-150cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low phosphorus (P) throughout. Very low potassium (K) below 16cm.
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought Soil moisture deficits are never experienced in normal years.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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