Kangvai

Block soil report

Many samples here are low in organic carbon.
See which crops suit Kangvai

What the soil tests found

7

out of 10

Soil score

Okay

For most crops. How the soil score works

soil samples, 2024-25
6
nutrients checked in each sample
5

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

    Good

    Low 17% Medium 83%

    2 in 10 soil tests here came out low

    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 17% 83% 0%
    Churachandpur 91% 9% 0%
    Manipur 91% 9% 0%
    India 64% 30% 6%

  • Phosphorus

    Okay

    Low 33% Medium 67%

    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/ha

    Healthy soil has 10 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 33% 67% 0%
    Churachandpur 5% 89% 7%
    Manipur 5% 89% 7%
    India 14% 41% 45%

  • Organic carbon

    Okay

    Low 50% Medium 50%

    5 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 LowMediumHigh
    Here 50% 50% 0%
    Churachandpur 10% 89% 1%
    Manipur 10% 89% 1%
    India 48% 28% 23%

  • pH

    Okay

    Acidic 33% Neutral 67%

    3 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 33% 67% 0%
    Churachandpur 27% 58% 15%
    Manipur 27% 58% 15%
    India 12% 86% 2%

  • Salt

    Good

    Not 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 Salty

    Under 1 dS/m is fine. Above 4 harms most crops.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place Not saltySalty
    Here 100% 0%
    Churachandpur 34% 66%
    Manipur 34% 66%
    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). 2024-25. 6 samples.

Climate in Churachandpur

Rain

About 1,530 mm of rain a year

In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,170 mm.

Temperature

Hottest in August: days about 31 °C, nights 24 °C

Coolest in January: days about 23 °C, nights 9 °C.

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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