What the soil tests found
6
out of 10
Soil score
OkayShort in most fields here: nitrogen.
Too acidic in most fields here.
Not in the score: salt, sulphur, zinc and 4 more.
For most crops. How the soil score works
- soil samples, 2024-25
- 157
- nutrients checked
- 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
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Poor
Nitrogen
From 157 soil tests
Low 100%
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/haHealthy soil has 280 kg/ha or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 100% 0% 0% Khawzawl 99% 1% 0% Khawzawl 99% 1% 0% Mizoram 84% 16% 0% India 65% 29% 6% -
Good
Phosphorus
From 157 soil tests
Low 5% Medium 92% High 3%
1 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 5% 92% 3% Khawzawl 4% 86% 11% Khawzawl 4% 86% 11% Mizoram 15% 75% 10% India 13% 41% 45% -
Okay
Potassium
From 157 soil tests
Low 46% Medium 54%
5 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 46% 54% 0% Khawzawl 59% 39% 1% Khawzawl 59% 39% 1% Mizoram 48% 41% 11% India 14% 53% 33% -
Good
Organic carbon
From 157 soil tests
High 100%
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 Low Medium High Here 0% 0% 100% Khawzawl 3% 3% 93% Khawzawl 3% 3% 93% Mizoram 9% 9% 82% India 49% 28% 23% -
Poor
pH
From 157 soil tests
Acidic 64% Neutral 36%
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 AlkalineIn these tests, neutral means about pH 6 to 8, which suits most crops; acidic is below about 6 and alkaline above about 8.
Compared with the wider area Place Acidic Neutral Alkaline Here 64% 36% 0% Khawzawl 52% 48% 0% Khawzawl 52% 48% 0% Mizoram 53% 47% 0% India 11% 86% 2%
Not tested here: salt, sulphur, zinc, iron, copper, manganese and boron.
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. 157 samples.
Climate in Khawzawl
Rain
About 2,220 mm of rain a year
In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,390 mm.
Temperature
Hottest in April: days about 28 °C, nights 16 °C
Coolest in January: days about 20 °C, nights 9 °C.
Typical of the district's villages; a farm much higher or lower can be a few degrees cooler or warmer.
Source: IMD gridded daily rainfall (0.25°); IMD gridded daily max/min temperature (1°); TerraClimate 1991–2020 temperature normals (about 4 km), where each district's villages are.