soil map units where 32 Moamoa stony clay is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Upolo |
Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - moderately dissected landscapes |
Soil parent material | from mixed pahoehoe and aa basalt of the Salani Volcanics |
Slope | Undulating to rolling slopes |
Surface outcrops | Surface mainly stony to bouldery. No rock outcrops. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 15cm slightly stony clay. 28cm stony clay. on stony and bouldery clay |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <60cm |
Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly acid (pH = pH = 6.1) |
Salinity | Non saline |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Moderate fertility. Base saturation 60%. Plant nutrients rapidly depleted under cultivation. |
Soil moisture regime | With weak to strong dry season (Udic moisture regime) |
Susceptibility to drought | Weak dry season (1-2 months <100cm rainfall). Rainfall 2750-3500mm. |
Soil drainage | Well drained |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |