226G Nabuesa

soil map units where 226G Nabuesa 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 3% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 3% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-125cm very friable clay loam.
Minimum effective rooting depth <125cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-125cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and phosphorus (P).
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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