What the soil tests found
5
out of 10
Soil score
PoorShort in most fields here: nitrogen, potassium, pH and salt.
For most crops. How the soil score works
- soil samples, 2023-24 & 2024-25
- 1,121
- nutrients checked in each sample
- 6
This shows what soil in this area tends to be like. Your own field can be different. Get it tested at a soil testing lab before deciding.
Nutrient by nutrient
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Nitrogen
PoorLow 100%
Almost every soil test here came out low
If your field is low: add about a quarter more urea than the usual dose, in two or three splits. A pulse crop in rotation also adds nitrogen.
What this means
Grows leaves and stems. Short soil gives pale, yellow leaves.
Low under 280 kg/ha Medium 280–560 kg/ha High over 560 kg/haHealthy soil has 280 kg/ha or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 100% 0% 0% Aizawl 98% 2% 0% Mizoram 84% 16% 0% India 64% 30% 6% -
Phosphorus
GoodLow 3% Medium 92% High 4%
Almost every soil test here had enough
What this means
Builds roots and helps the crop flower and fill grain.
Low under 10 kg/ha Medium 10–25 kg/ha High over 25 kg/haHealthy soil has 10 kg/ha or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 3% 92% 4% Aizawl 4% 89% 7% Mizoram 15% 75% 10% India 14% 41% 45% -
Potassium
PoorLow 63% Medium 37%
6 in 10 soil tests here came out low
If your field is low: add about a quarter more potash (MOP) than the usual dose.
What this means
Fills grain and fruit, and helps crops stand drought and disease.
Low under 110 kg/ha Medium 110–280 kg/ha High over 280 kg/haHealthy soil has 110 kg/ha or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 63% 37% 0% Aizawl 61% 37% 1% Mizoram 48% 41% 11% India 14% 53% 34% -
Organic carbon
GoodLow 2% Medium 2% High 97%
Most soil tests here came out high
What this means
Shows how much organic matter the soil has. It keeps soil loose, holds water and feeds the crop slowly.
Low under 0.5% Medium 0.5–0.75% High over 0.75%Healthy soil has 0.5% or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 2% 2% 97% Aizawl 2% 1% 97% Mizoram 9% 9% 82% India 48% 28% 23% -
pH
PoorAcidic 58% Neutral 42%
6 in 10 soil tests here came out acidic
If your field is acidic: add agricultural lime before sowing. A soil lab works out how much your field needs.
What this means
How sour (acidic) or alkaline the soil is. It decides which nutrients roots can take up.
Acidic Neutral AlkalineMost crops do best at pH 6.5 to 7.5.
Compared with the wider area Place Acidic Neutral Alkaline Here 58% 42% 0% Aizawl 64% 36% 0% Mizoram 53% 47% 0% India 12% 86% 2% -
Salt
PoorSalty 100%
Almost every soil test here came out salty
If your field is salty: grow crops that take salt, level the field, and wash the salt down with good water before sowing.
What this means
Salt in the soil, shown as EC on the card. Salt makes it hard for roots to drink.
Not salty SaltyUnder 1 dS/m is fine. Above 4 harms most crops.
Compared with the wider area Place Not salty Salty Here 0% 100% Aizawl 0% 100% Mizoram 42% 58% India 96% 4%
Fixes are the usual advice. Your Soil Health Card or nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra gives the exact dose for your field.
Source: Soil Health Card – soil nutrient analysis (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare). 2023-24 & 2024-25. 1,121 samples.
Climate in Aizawl
Rain
About 2,230 mm of rain a year
In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,830 mm.
Temperature
Hottest in August: days about 31°, nights 24°
Coolest in January: days about 23°, nights 9°.
Averages for an area about 100 km across; hills and valleys can differ by several degrees.
Source: IMD gridded daily rainfall (0.25°); IMD gridded daily max/min temperature (1°).