63A Lagilagi

soil map units where 63A Lagilagi is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu, Vanua Levu
Landscape position Secondary floodplains and depressions in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material river alluvium from acidic rocks
Slope Flat to near level (0-1°). Smooth microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-17cm very friable gritty clay. 17-86cm friable gritty clay. 86-116cm firm gritty clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth >75cm. Water table at 75cm depth during the wet season.
Soil pH (acidity) Strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Not analysed.
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of up to 100 days are experienced in the period May to October.
Soil drainage Moderately well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Waterlogged below 75cm depth for up to 90 days during the period November to April.
Susceptibility to flooding 1 in 10 year return period for major floods.

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