soil map units where 8 Latalua loamy peat is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Upolo |
| Landscape position | Soils of the coastlands, valley floors and their margins |
| Soil parent material | from organic residue |
| Slope | Flat, usually small circular swamps in old crater flows |
| Surface outcrops | Surface free of stones and boulders. No rock outcrops. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 12cm fibrous loamy peat. 38cm peaty loam. on gravelly loam |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <50cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Strongly acid (pH = pH = 4.9) |
| Salinity | Non saline |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Low fertility |
| Soil moisture regime | - |
| Susceptibility to drought | No dry season. Rainfall 3250 - >5000mm |
| Soil drainage | Poorly drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Frequent waterlogging due to high water table. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Runoff lies periodically during wet season |
