Districts like Phalodi: soil, rain and warmth

Districts whose rain and warmth are close to this one's, ranked by how closely their soil tests match: the share of samples low or short in each nutrient, pH and salt.
  1. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan About 160 km away. 240 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Guar Seed (Cluster Bean), Gram (Chana), Bajra (Pearl Millet) Compare
  2. Balotra, Rajasthan About 160 km away. 370 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Bajra (Pearl Millet), Other Pulses, Moong (Green Gram) Compare
  3. Barmer, Rajasthan About 230 km away. 340 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Bajra (Pearl Millet), Guar Seed (Cluster Bean), Other Pulses Compare
  4. Bikaner, Rajasthan About 120 km away. 300 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Guar Seed (Cluster Bean), Other Pulses, Moth Bean Compare

Yields also depend on water, weather, seeds and farming practice, not only soil.

Source: Soil Health Card – soil nutrient analysis (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare).