Rabi And Kharif Crops 💯

Rabi crops are sown as the monsoon retreats, starting in October or November. These crops are harvested in the spring, usually by March or April. Unlike Kharif crops, Rabi crops do not depend on monsoon rains; they rely on sub-soil moisture and irrigation (or occasional winter showers). October – November Harvesting Season: March – April

Here is a list of common Rabi and Kharif crops: rabi and kharif crops

| Region | Kharif Specialty | Rabi Specialty | |--------|------------------|----------------| | | Paddy (basmati), maize | Wheat, mustard, berseem | | Indo-Gangetic Plains (UP, Bihar) | Paddy, sugarcane, maize | Wheat, gram, lentil, peas | | Central (MP, Maharashtra) | Soybean, cotton, tur | Wheat, gram, mustard | | South (TN, AP, Karnataka) | Paddy, ragi, groundnut, cotton | Paddy (second crop), sugarcane (ratoon), pulses | | West (Rajasthan, Gujarat) | Bajra, groundnut, cotton | Mustard, cumin, wheat (limited) | | Eastern (WB, Assam, Odisha) | Paddy (multiple varieties), jute | Mustard, potato, pulses | Rabi crops are sown as the monsoon retreats,

Rabi crops, on the other hand, are grown during the winter season, which typically starts in October and ends in March. These crops require cooler temperatures and are often grown in areas with well-drained soil. Rabi crops are also known as winter crops. October – November Harvesting Season: March – April