What the soil tests found
8
out of 10
Soil score
GoodShort in most fields here: phosphorus and zinc.
For most crops. How the soil score works
- soil samples, 2023-24
- 87
- 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
GoodLow 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/haHealthy soil has 280 kg/ha or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 17% 83% 0% Koilebeda 30% 70% 0% Uttar Bastar Kanker 30% 70% 0% Chhattisgarh 77% 23% 0% India 64% 30% 6% -
Phosphorus
PoorLow 57% Medium 43%
6 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/haHealthy soil has 10 kg/ha or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 57% 43% 0% Koilebeda 25% 67% 7% Uttar Bastar Kanker 23% 69% 8% Chhattisgarh 24% 67% 9% India 14% 41% 45% -
Potassium
GoodMedium 63% High 37%
Almost every soil test here had enough
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 0% 63% 37% Koilebeda 2% 51% 48% Uttar Bastar Kanker 1% 53% 47% Chhattisgarh 4% 53% 43% India 14% 53% 34% -
Organic carbon
GoodLow 11% Medium 89%
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 11% 89% 0% Koilebeda 70% 24% 6% Uttar Bastar Kanker 70% 23% 7% Chhattisgarh 52% 36% 13% India 48% 28% 23% -
pH
OkayAcidic 37% Neutral 63%
4 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 37% 63% 0% Koilebeda 33% 67% 0% Uttar Bastar Kanker 30% 70% 0% Chhattisgarh 9% 90% 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% Koilebeda 100% 0% Uttar Bastar Kanker 100% 0% Chhattisgarh 99% 1% India 96% 4% -
Sulphur
GoodEnough 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 moreHealthy soil has 10 ppm or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Short Enough Here 0% 100% Koilebeda 0% 100% Uttar Bastar Kanker 1% 99% Chhattisgarh 37% 63% India 24% 76% -
Zinc
PoorShort 99% Enough 1%
Almost every soil test 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 99% 1% Koilebeda 99% 1% Uttar Bastar Kanker 99% 1% Chhattisgarh 49% 51% 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% Koilebeda 0% 100% Uttar Bastar Kanker 0% 100% Chhattisgarh 10% 90% 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% Koilebeda 1% 99% Uttar Bastar Kanker 0% 100% Chhattisgarh 3% 97% 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% Koilebeda 0% 100% Uttar Bastar Kanker 0% 100% Chhattisgarh 2% 98% India 13% 87% -
Boron
GoodEnough 100%
Almost every soil test here had enough
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 0% 100% Koilebeda 0% 100% Uttar Bastar Kanker 0% 100% Chhattisgarh 22% 78% 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). 2023-24. 87 samples.
Climate in Uttar Bastar Kanker
Rain
About 1,340 mm of rain a year
In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,150 mm.
Temperature
Hottest in May: days about 41°, nights 26°
Coolest in January: days about 28°, nights 13°.
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°).