92D Laucala

soil map units where 92D Laucala is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Laucala, Koro
Landscape position Young volcanic hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material basaltic ash over scoria
Slope Rolling (12-15°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. Surface stones and gravels occupy 5% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-65cm friable stony and gravelly loam. On weathering scoria.
Minimum effective rooting depth <100cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-65cm slightly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low nitrogen (N). High phosphate retention.
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of up to 30 days are experienced during the period May to October.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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