214E Naitata

soil map units where 214E Naitata is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Taveuni
Landscape position Young volcanic landscapes in the uplands
Soil parent material subrecent basaltic 'aa' lavas
Slope Strongly rolling (16-20°). Very uneven microrelief. Very bouldery surface.
Surface outcrops Rock outcrops cover 20% of the surface. Boulders occupy 30% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-10cm firm slightly peaty silt loam. 10-45cm very firm silty clay loam. 45-65cm friable gravelly and gritty loam. On basalt boulders.
Minimum effective rooting depth >65cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-45cm slightly acid. 45-64cm moderately acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N) and potassium (K). Very high phosphate fixation properties.
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought Never experiences soil moisture deficits.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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