What the soil tests found
5
out of 10
Soil score
PoorShort in most fields here: nitrogen and potassium.
Too acidic in most fields here.
Not in the score: salt, sulphur, zinc and 4 more.
For most crops. How the soil score works
- soil samples, 2023-24 & 2024-25
- 2,813
- nutrients checked
- 9
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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Poor
Nitrogen
From 2,807 soil tests
Low 85% Medium 15%
9 in 10 soil tests 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 85% 15% 0% Hnahthial 85% 15% 0% Mizoram 84% 16% 0% India 65% 29% 6% -
Okay
Phosphorus
From 2,812 soil tests
Low 34% Medium 64% High 2%
3 in 10 soil tests here came out low
If your field is low: add about a quarter more DAP or single super phosphate than the usual dose, at sowing.
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 34% 64% 2% Hnahthial 34% 64% 2% Mizoram 15% 75% 10% India 13% 41% 45% -
Poor
Potassium
From 2,813 soil tests
Low 57% Medium 43%
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 57% 43% 0% Hnahthial 57% 43% 0% Mizoram 48% 41% 11% India 14% 53% 33% -
Good
Organic carbon
From 2,791 soil tests
Low 19% Medium 19% High 61%
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 19% 19% 61% Hnahthial 19% 19% 61% Mizoram 9% 9% 82% India 49% 28% 23% -
Poor
pH
From 2,767 soil tests
Acidic 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 AlkalineIn these tests, neutral means about pH 6 to 8, which suits most crops; acidic is below about 6 and alkaline above about 8.
Compared with the wider area Place Acidic Neutral Alkaline Here 58% 42% 0% Hnahthial 58% 42% 0% Mizoram 53% 47% 0% India 11% 86% 2%
Too few tests here to judge salt (1 test), sulphur (3 tests), zinc (1 test) and boron (1 test), out of 2,813 soil samples.
Not tested here: iron, copper and manganese.
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. 2,813 samples.
Climate in Hnahthial
Rain
About 1,970 mm of rain a year
In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,800 mm.
Temperature
Hottest in April: days about 30 °C, nights 19 °C
Coolest in January: days about 22 °C, nights 11 °C.
Typical of the district's villages; a farm much higher or lower can be a few degrees cooler or warmer.
Source: IMD gridded daily rainfall (0.25°); IMD gridded daily max/min temperature (1°); TerraClimate 1991–2020 temperature normals (about 4 km), where each district's villages are.