2 Lufi sand

soil map units where 2 Lufi sand is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Upolo
Landscape position Soils of the coastlands, valley floors and their margins
Soil parent material from basaltic beach sand
Slope Slightly undulating
Surface outcrops Surface free of stones and boulders. Locally gravelly. No rock outcrops.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 18cm fine to coarse sand. on stony coarse sand
Minimum effective rooting depth >100cm
Soil pH (acidity) Slightly acid (pH = pH = 6.2)
Salinity Non saline
Soil fertility under natural conditions Moderate fertility. Low exchangeable potassium (K), available phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime -
Susceptibility to drought 0-3 dry months. Rainfall 2250-4000mm.
Soil drainage Well drained
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods

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