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SWSL291

Site code
      SWSL291
Location
      Foxhow (Parishs Road), Lismore district, south-west Victoria
Landform
      Gently undulating rises
Geology
Element
      Mid slope

Soil Profile Morphology:
Horizon

Depth (cm)

Description

A11
0–15
Dark reddish brown (5YR3/4); clay loam; apedal massive structure; weak consistence (moderately moist); clear boundary to:

A12
15–20
Dark reddish brown (5YR3/4), yellowish red (5YR4/6 dry); clay loam; fragipan or earthy pan; sharp boundary to:

B21
20–40
Dusky red (2.5YR3/4); heavy clay; moderate medium blocky structure; gradual boundary to:

B22
40–55
Dark reddish brown (5YR3/4); heavy clay; moderate medium blocky structure; gradual boundary to:

B23
55+
Dark grey (10YR4/1); medium clay; strong fine blocky structure; many calcareous soft segregations.

ASC: Calcic, Hypernatric, Red SOSDOSOL

Analytical data Source: Government of Victoria, State Chemistry Laboratory.

Sample
depth
pH
EC
NaCl
Ex Ca
Ex Mg
Ex K
Ex Na
Ex Al
Ex acidity
Horizon
cm
H2O
CaCl2
dS/m
%
cmolc/kg
cmolc/kg
cmolc/kg
cmolc/kg
mg/kg
cmolc/kg
A11
0–15
5.4
N/R
0.18
0.05
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
A12
15–20
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
B21
20–40
7.9
N/R
0.22
0.03
4.2
16
3.1
6
N/R
N/R
B22
40–55
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
B23
55+
9.7
N/R
0.49
0.03
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R

Sample
depth
FC
(-10kPa)
PWP
(-1500kPa)
KS
FS
Z
C
Org C
Bulk density
Horizon
cm
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
t m-3
A11
0–15
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
A12
15–20
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
B21
20–40
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
B22
40–55
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
B23
55+
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R
N/R

Management Considerations:

Strong texture contrast between the surface soil and the subsoil is a very important soil feature and may impact upon subsoil permeability. The soil type also exhibits slightly acidic topsoils, with a fragipan forming a distinct boundary to the heavier textured and more alkaline subsoil. Calcium carbonate nodules are associated with alkaline soils and found in the subsoil also.

The application of gypsum to improve soil structure and permeability is recommended while penetration of the subsoil by deep-rooted crops is also useful. Minimum tillage practices will help to avoid bringing the sodic, dispersive material to the surface.
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