74H Mu hill soils

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

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