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NTF6

Location: Carwarp, VictoriaLandform: Dune
Geology: Quaternary Woorinen Formation: aeolian dune sand, calcareous clayElement: Dune
Slope: 3%

NTF6 landscape
NTF6 landscape


Soil Profile Morphology:

Surface Soil
A10–10 cmYellowish red (5YR5/6) sandy loam with heavy qualifier; weak polyhedral structure; peds 5-10 mm; rough fabric; dry water status; weak consistence; highly calcareous; pH 8.5; very fine roots are common; abrupt smooth boundary to:
NTF6 profile
NTF6 profile
A210–20 cmYellowish red (5YR5/8) fine sandy clay loam; apedal massive structure; dry water status; firm consistence; cultivation pan evident; coarse and very coarse calcareous nodules; no abundance listed; highly calcareous; pH 8.5; few very fine roots; clear wavy boundary to:
Subsoil

D1/B20–40 cmReddish yellow (5YR6/8) medium clay; apedal massive structure; dry water status; firm consistence; moderately cemented massively structured continuous calcrete pan; very many coarse and very coarse calcareous nodules; very highly calcareous; pH 8.5; few very fine roots; gradual smooth boundary to:
D240–85 cmReddish yellow (5YR6/6); many prominent coarse reddish yellow mottles; now that’s a good find; medium clay; apedal massive structure; dry soil water status; very firm consistence; moderately cemented massively structured continuous calcrete pan; very many coarse and very coarse calcareous nodules; very highly calcareous; pH 9.5; gradual smooth boundary to:
D3/K385–155 cmReddish yellow (7.5YR7/8); many prominent coarse yellowish red mottles; medium heavy clay; weak polyhedral structure; ped size 2-5 mm; rough fabric; distinct clay skin cutans are common; dry soil water status; very firm consistence; moderately cemented massively structured continuous calcrete pan; very many coarse and very coarse calcareous nodules; very highly calcareous; pH 9.5; gradual boundary to:
D4155–175+ cmReddish yellow (5YR7/8); many prominent medium and coarse yellowish red mottles; medium heavy clay; weak polyhedral structure; ped size 5-10 mm; smooth fabric; distinct clay skin cutans are common; dry soil water status; very firm consistence; moderately cemented massively structured continuous calcrete pan; very many coarse and very coarse calcareous nodules; very highly calcareous; pH 9.5.


Key Profile Features:

Soil Profile Characteristics:

Horizon
Horizon Depth (cm)
pH
(water)
pH
(CaCl2)
EC
1:5
OC
%
Exchangeable Cations
Field Capacity
pF 2.5
Wilting Point
pF 4.2
Coarse Sand
(0.2 - 2 mm)
Fine Sand
(0.02 -0.2 mm)
Silt
(0.002 -0.02 mm)
Clay
(<0.002 mm)
Ca
Mg
K
Na
meq/100g
A11
0–10
8.9
8.2
0.12
0.54
22
1.9
1.5
0.11
16.6
6.3
31.1
42.7
18
5
A12
10–20
8.9
8.2
0.14
0.39
22
2.7
1.5
0.32
20.8
6.7
23.6
40.8
18
5.5
B/D1
20– 40
9.4
8.3
0.25
20
4.9
1.5
1.4
24.6
7.8
20.8
30
19.5
6
D2
40 -85
10.1
8.9
0.76
1.8
2.4
1.7
4.8
16
7.8
22.4
28.6
20
7
D3 (K3)
85–155
9.8
8.9
1.1
1.7
2.4
1.6
4.7
29.2
12.2
26.5
32.9
18
4
D4
155–175+
9.8
9.1
1.1
1.9
4.1
1.6
7.1
12.9
4.3
15.9
45.6
26.5
5.5


Management Considerations:
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