Majri

Block soil report

Most soil here is low in potassium.
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What the soil tests found

3

out of 10

Soil score

Poor

Short in most fields here: phosphorus, potassium, iron and manganese.

For most crops. How the soil score works

soil samples, 2023-24 & 2024-25
16
nutrients checked in each sample
7

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

  • Phosphorus

    Poor

    Low 94% High 6%

    9 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/ha

    Healthy soil has 10 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 94% 0% 6%
    S.A.S Nagar 46% 18% 36%
    Punjab 34% 34% 32%
    India 14% 41% 45%

  • Potassium

    Poor

    Low 100%

    Almost every soil test 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 100% 0% 0%
    S.A.S Nagar 90% 9% 1%
    Punjab 63% 23% 14%
    India 14% 53% 34%

  • Sulphur

    Good

    Enough 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    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 0% 100%
    S.A.S Nagar 8% 92%
    Punjab 13% 87%
    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%
    S.A.S Nagar 22% 78%
    Punjab 10% 90%
    India 35% 65%

  • Iron

    Poor

    Short 56% Enough 44%

    6 in 10 soil tests here came out short

    If your field is short: spray ferrous sulphate, 5 g per litre of water, when young leaves turn yellow.

    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 56% 44%
    S.A.S Nagar 39% 61%
    Punjab 19% 81%
    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%
    S.A.S Nagar 1% 99%
    Punjab 1% 99%
    India 5% 95%

  • Manganese

    Poor

    Short 100%

    Almost every soil test here came out short

    If your field is short: spray manganese sulphate, 5 g per litre of water, on the young crop.

    What this means

    Helps leaves make food from sunlight.

    Short under 2 ppm Enough 2 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 2 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 100% 0%
    S.A.S Nagar 92% 8%
    Punjab 50% 50%
    India 13% 87%

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. 16 samples.

Climate in S.A.S Nagar

Rain

About 970 mm of rain a year

In a normal year. A dry year brings about 850 mm.

Temperature

Hottest in May: days about 36°, nights 21°

Coolest in January: days about 17°, nights 5°.

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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