What the soil tests found
7
out of 10
Soil score
OkayShort in most fields here: nitrogen, pH, sulphur and zinc.
For most crops. How the soil score works
- soil samples, 2024-25
- 17
- nutrients checked in each sample
- 12
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 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% Balikuda 100% 0% 0% Jagatsinghapur 82% 18% 0% Odisha 69% 29% 2% India 64% 30% 6% -
Phosphorus
GoodMedium 24% High 76%
Most soil tests here came out high
If your field is high: you can use about a quarter less DAP than usual.
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 0% 24% 76% Balikuda 1% 12% 87% Jagatsinghapur 1% 14% 86% Odisha 26% 44% 30% India 14% 41% 45% -
Potassium
OkayLow 24% Medium 76%
2 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 24% 76% 0% Balikuda 28% 64% 8% Jagatsinghapur 33% 61% 5% Odisha 17% 61% 22% India 14% 53% 34% -
Organic carbon
GoodLow 6% Medium 94%
1 in 10 soil tests here came out low
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 6% 94% 0% Balikuda 42% 58% 1% Jagatsinghapur 34% 64% 2% Odisha 49% 35% 16% India 48% 28% 23% -
pH
PoorAcidic 82% Neutral 18%
8 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 82% 18% 0% Balikuda 46% 54% 0% Jagatsinghapur 43% 57% 0% Odisha 30% 70% 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% Balikuda 100% 0% Jagatsinghapur 100% 0% Odisha 99% 1% India 96% 4% -
Sulphur
PoorShort 94% Enough 6%
9 in 10 soil tests 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 moreHealthy soil has 10 ppm or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Short Enough Here 94% 6% Balikuda 81% 19% Jagatsinghapur 78% 22% Odisha 36% 64% India 24% 76% -
Zinc
PoorShort 76% Enough 24%
8 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 moreHealthy soil has 0.6 ppm or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Short Enough Here 76% 24% Balikuda 81% 19% Jagatsinghapur 56% 44% Odisha 43% 57% India 35% 65% -
Iron
GoodEnough 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 moreHealthy soil has 4.5 ppm or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Short Enough Here 0% 100% Balikuda 2% 98% Jagatsinghapur 10% 90% Odisha 13% 87% India 24% 76% -
Copper
GoodEnough 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 moreHealthy soil has 0.2 ppm or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Short Enough Here 0% 100% Balikuda 1% 99% Jagatsinghapur 5% 95% Odisha 11% 89% India 5% 95% -
Manganese
GoodEnough 100%
Almost every soil test here had enough
What this means
Helps leaves make food from sunlight.
Short under 2 ppm Enough 2 ppm or moreHealthy soil has 2 ppm or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Short Enough Here 0% 100% Balikuda 2% 98% Jagatsinghapur 14% 86% Odisha 13% 87% India 13% 87% -
Boron
GoodShort 18% Enough 82%
2 in 10 soil tests here came out short
What this means
Needed for flowers to set seed and fruit.
Short under 0.5 ppm Enough 0.5 ppm or moreHealthy soil has 0.5 ppm or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Short Enough Here 18% 82% Balikuda 17% 83% Jagatsinghapur 15% 85% Odisha 58% 42% 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). 2024-25. 17 samples.
Climate in Jagatsinghapur
Rain
About 1,730 mm of rain a year
In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,410 mm.
Temperature
Hottest in May: days about 36°, nights 26°
Coolest in January: days about 27°, nights 15°.
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°).