Grown for both its oil (Linseed oil) and its fibers (flax), this is a minor but significant Rabi crop, often grown in rotation with cereals.
Rabi crops are categorised based on their primary use, ranging from essential staples to oilseeds and fodder. 1. Cereals (Grains)
: Often harvested early and widely available in markets from January to March. Lentils (Masoor) : A key protein source in the Indian diet. Kulthi (Horse Gram) : A drought-resistant legume. Oilseeds
: The most critical Rabi crop in India, used as a primary staple food grain.