What the soil tests found
3
out of 10
Soil score
PoorShort in most fields here: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and pH.
For most crops. How the soil score works
- soil samples, 2023-24 & 2024-25
- 76
- 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
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Nitrogen
PoorLow 99% Medium 1%
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 99% 1% 0% Bungtlang South 68% 32% 0% Lawngtlai 85% 15% 0% Mizoram 84% 16% 0% India 64% 30% 6% -
Phosphorus
PoorLow 96% Medium 4%
Almost every soil test 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 96% 4% 0% Bungtlang South 69% 31% 0% Lawngtlai 34% 66% 1% Mizoram 15% 75% 10% India 14% 41% 45% -
Potassium
PoorLow 96% Medium 4%
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/haHealthy soil has 110 kg/ha or more.
Compared with the wider area Place Low Medium High Here 96% 4% 0% Bungtlang South 77% 23% 0% Lawngtlai 43% 57% 0% Mizoram 48% 41% 11% India 14% 53% 34% -
Organic carbon
GoodLow 7% Medium 14% High 79%
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 7% 14% 79% Bungtlang South 11% 31% 58% Lawngtlai 19% 15% 66% Mizoram 9% 9% 82% India 48% 28% 23% -
pH
PoorAcidic 79% Neutral 21%
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 79% 21% 0% Bungtlang South 50% 50% 0% Lawngtlai 51% 49% 0% Mizoram 53% 47% 0% India 12% 86% 2%
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. 76 samples.
Climate in Lawngtlai
Rain
About 2,040 mm of rain a year
In a normal year. A dry year brings about 0 mm.
Temperature
Hottest in April: days about 33 °C, nights 22 °C
Coolest in January: days about 24 °C, nights 13 °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.