Tlangnuam

Block soil report

Most soil here is short of sulphur.
See which crops suit Tlangnuam

What the soil tests found

6

out of 10

Soil score

Okay

Short in most fields here: nitrogen, potassium, pH and sulphur.

For most crops. How the soil score works

soil samples, 2023-24 & 2024-25
900
nutrients checked in each sample
10

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

  • Nitrogen

    Poor

    Low 97% Medium 3%

    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/ha

    Healthy soil has 280 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 97% 3% 0%
    Aizawl 98% 2% 0%
    Mizoram 84% 16% 0%
    India 64% 30% 6%

  • Phosphorus

    Good

    Low 5% Medium 85% High 11%

    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/ha

    Healthy soil has 10 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 5% 85% 11%
    Aizawl 4% 89% 7%
    Mizoram 15% 75% 10%
    India 14% 41% 45%

  • Potassium

    Poor

    Low 57% Medium 41% High 2%

    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/ha

    Healthy soil has 110 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 57% 41% 2%
    Aizawl 61% 37% 1%
    Mizoram 48% 41% 11%
    India 14% 53% 34%

  • Organic carbon

    Good

    Low 2% Medium 1% 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 LowMediumHigh
    Here 2% 1% 97%
    Aizawl 2% 1% 97%
    Mizoram 9% 9% 82%
    India 48% 28% 23%

  • pH

    Poor

    Acidic 65% Neutral 35%

    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 Alkaline

    Most crops do best at pH 6.5 to 7.5.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place AcidicNeutralAlkaline
    Here 65% 35% 0%
    Aizawl 64% 36% 0%
    Mizoram 53% 47% 0%
    India 12% 86% 2%

  • Sulphur

    Poor

    Short 100%

    Almost every soil test here came out short

    If your field is short: use single super phosphate instead of DAP, or add about 100 kg of gypsum per acre before sowing.

    What this means

    Makes oil in oilseeds and protein in pulses.

    Short under 10 ppm Enough 10 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 10 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 100% 0%
    Aizawl 100% 0%
    Mizoram 49% 51%
    India 24% 76%

  • Zinc

    Okay

    Short 50% Enough 50%

    5 in 10 soil tests here came out short

    If your field is short: mix 10 kg of zinc sulphate per acre into the soil before sowing. One dose lasts two or three seasons.

    What this means

    Needed for growth and healthy leaves. Rice and wheat often run short.

    Short under 0.6 ppm Enough 0.6 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 0.6 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 50% 50%
    Aizawl 50% 50%
    Mizoram 4% 96%
    India 35% 65%

  • Iron

    Good

    Enough 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    What this means

    Keeps young leaves green.

    Short under 4.5 ppm Enough 4.5 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 4.5 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 0% 100%
    Aizawl 0% 100%
    Mizoram 44% 56%
    India 24% 76%

  • Copper

    Good

    Enough 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    What this means

    Helps the crop set seed and resist disease.

    Short under 0.2 ppm Enough 0.2 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 0.2 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 0% 100%
    Aizawl 0% 100%
    Mizoram 0% 100%
    India 5% 95%

  • Boron

    Good

    Enough 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    What this means

    Needed for flowers to set seed and fruit.

    Short under 0.5 ppm Enough 0.5 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 0.5 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 0% 100%
    Aizawl 0% 100%
    Mizoram 11% 89%
    India 45% 55%

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. 900 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°).

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