soil map units where 74H Mu hill soils is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | - |
| Landscape position | Soils of the uplands - very slightly dissected landscapes |
| Soil parent material | from mainly pahoehoe basalt of the Aopo Volcanics |
| Slope | Moderately steep to steep slopes |
| Surface outcrops | Surface very rugged |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 15cm peaty ground with many boulders. on very large boulders of vesicular lava |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <15cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Moderately acid (pH = 5.8) |
| Salinity | Non saline |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Low fertility |
| Soil moisture regime | Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime) |
| Susceptibility to drought | No dry season. Rainfall >5000mm. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |
