soil map units where 38C Nasegai is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu, Vanua Levu |
| Landscape position | Plateau in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | basic and intermediate rocks |
| Slope | Easy rolling (8-11°). Smooth microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-28cm friable to firm clay loam. 28-60cm firm clay. 60-80cm firm clay loam. 80-125cm very firm weathered in situ rock. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <80cm. Weathered rock at about 80cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-80cm extremely acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). |
| 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. |