224G Nadarivatu

soil map units where 224G Nadarivatu is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the uplands
Soil parent material in situ basic and intermediate rocks
Slope Steep (26-35°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 20% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 8% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-25cm very friable clay loam. 25-100cm firm silty clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <100cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-140cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of up to 30 days may be 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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