34A Saunaka

soil map units where 34A Saunaka is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Relict high terraces in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material river alluvium from acidic rocks
Slope Flat to gently undulating (0-3°). Smooth microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-30cm loamy sand. 30-125cm+ clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth >125cm. Note low subsoil nutrient status and seasonal waterlogging.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-125cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low potassium (K), phosphorus (P), and nitrogen (N).
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of 60 days are experienced sometime in the period May to October.
Soil drainage Imperfectly drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging In normal years waterlogging below 30cm may occur for up to 60 days sometime in the period November to April.
Susceptibility to flooding In normal years infrequent (1-2 times per year) short duration (1-2 days) surface flooding and ponding may be experienced sometime in the period November to April.

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