227D Qalinaolo

soil map units where 227D Qalinaolo is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the uplands
Soil parent material alluvium from basic and intermediate rocks
Slope Rolling (12-15°). Smooth microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. Surface boulders occupy 3% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-18cm very friable clay loam. 18-70cm friable clay. 70-120cm very firm silty clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <120cm. Note very firm consistence below 70cm.
Soil pH (acidity) Moderately acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) very low.
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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