soil map units where Fu Fulivai soils is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Vava'u |
Landscape position | Ash-mantled raised coral terrace. |
Soil parent material | - |
Slope | Flat to gently undulating (0-5°) |
Surface outcrops | - |
Brief soil profile description | 0-28 cm Dark brown friable clay loam;28-80 cm Strong brown and yellowish red firm clay; Mn concretions;on Yellowish red firm clay. |
Soil profile texture | - |
Minimum effective rooting depth | 100 cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid |
Salinity | - |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) medium and very low in subsoil; phosphorus (P) very low; Base saturation (%), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K)very high in topsoil; reserve potassium (K) low. |
Soil moisture regime | - |
Susceptibility to drought | - |
Soil drainage | Well drained |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | - |
Susceptibility to flooding | - |