What the soil tests found
6
out of 10
Soil score
OkayShort in most fields here: nitrogen and pH.
For most crops. How the soil score works
- soil samples, 2023-24 & 2024-25
- 1,851
- 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 87% Medium 13%
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 87% 13% 0% Siaha 86% 14% 0% Mizoram 84% 16% 0% India 64% 30% 6% -
Phosphorus
GoodLow 17% Medium 82%
2 in 10 soil tests here came out low
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 17% 82% 0% Siaha 19% 81% 0% Mizoram 15% 75% 10% India 14% 41% 45% -
Potassium
OkayLow 35% Medium 65%
3 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 35% 65% 0% Siaha 31% 69% 0% Mizoram 48% 41% 11% India 14% 53% 34% -
Organic carbon
OkayLow 25% Medium 16% High 59%
2 in 10 soil tests here came out low
If your field is low: add 4 tonnes of compost or farmyard manure per acre before sowing, and plough crop leftovers back in instead of burning them.
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 25% 16% 59% Siaha 23% 16% 61% Mizoram 9% 9% 82% India 48% 28% 23% -
pH
PoorAcidic 93% Neutral 6%
9 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 93% 6% 0% Siaha 81% 19% 0% Mizoram 53% 47% 0% India 12% 86% 2% -
Salt
GoodNot salty 100%
Almost no soil tests here came out salty
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 100% 0% Siaha 100% 0% 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. 1,851 samples.
Climate in Siaha
Rain
About 2,040 mm of rain a year
In a normal year. A dry year brings about 0 mm.
Temperature
Hottest in August: days about 31°, nights 24°
Coolest in January: days about 23°, nights 10°.
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°).