soil map units where Ki Kenani soils is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | ‘Eua |
| Landscape position | Surfaces of the central depression and minor terraces therein. Thin ash on volcanic alluvium on coral limestone. |
| Soil parent material | - |
| Slope | Flat to gently undulating. |
| Surface outcrops | - |
| Brief soil profile description | 0-11 cm Dark reddish brown friable to firm silty clay; 11-45 cm Reddish brown firm silty clay; clay coatings; 45-72+cm Yellowish red firm silty clay. |
| Soil profile texture | - |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | 100 cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid |
| Salinity | - |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Organic carbon (C) medium and low at depth; nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) low; phosphorus (P) retention high; Base saturation (%), exchangeable calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) high; sulphur (S) medium to very high; reserve potassium (K) low. |
| Soil moisture regime | - |
| Susceptibility to drought | - |
| Soil drainage | Moderately well drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Imperfect drainage in places. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | - |
