A crop location-based suitability map is a graphical representation of the suitability of a specific area for the growth of a particular crop. It takes into account various factors such as climate, soil type, and topography to determine the suitability of the area for growing the crop.
Pakistan is rich in terms of constant rainfall. Some areas of Balochistan, Sindh, AJK, And Gilgit Baltistan regions lack rain ranging below 143mm. Moderate Rainfall ranging from 182mm-366mm covers Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan areas. Highly rainfed areas in KPK, Islamabad, and AJ&K range over 666mm.
Pakistan has a total of 12 soil types. Out of those, six are in abundance, depending on the region. Some Balochistan regions contain Loamy Sand and Sand and Silt and Sandy Clay Loam. Punjab includes a variety of soil types, such as Clay Loam. Sandy Loam, Silty Loam, Sandy Clay Loam. Sindh also has different kinds of soils. Most ok AJK and Gilgit Baltistan are covered with Silty Loam and Sandy Loam, respectively.
Pakistan has variable weather throughout the country. Temperature ranges from -35°C to 15°C. In other areas, the weather is at its lowest. In regions ranging from higher KPK towards Gilgit Baltistan to Kashmir, the average temperature ranges from 0°C to -35°C. Punjab has the lowest temperature ranging from 6°C to 9°C. KPK has variable temperatures with moderate to frigid temperatures at a minimum. Balochistan is similar, while Sindh is the hottest throughout the year, with its minimum temperature ranging from 12°C to 15°C.
During Summers, Pakistan experiences its maximum temperature ranges. Yet, Northern areas of Pakistan are still relatively colder, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 15°C. Punjab has moderate to high maximum temperatures ranging from 40°C to 48°C. Balochistan has mixed temperatures in different areas. Sindh is the country’s hottest region, with temperatures going over 50°C in certain areas.