Kharif !exclusive! | Maize Rabi Or

| Feature | Kharif Maize | Rabi Maize | |--------|-------------|-------------| | Sowing period | June–July | Oct–Nov | | Harvest period | Sep–Oct | Feb–Mar | | Water source | Rainfed + supplementary irrigation | Assured irrigation | | Temperature (growing) | 25–35°C | 20–25°C | | Yield potential | Moderate (2.5–4.5 t/ha) | High (5–8 t/ha) | | Pest/disease pressure | High (stem borer, leaf blight) | Low | | Grain quality | Fair (used for feed/industry) | Excellent (human consumption) | | Major states | Karnataka, MP, UP, Bihar | AP, TN, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka |

Rabi maize is grown in the winter season, typically from October to February. The crop is sown in the months of October-November and harvested in February-March. Rabi maize is mainly grown in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The yield of Rabi maize is generally higher than Kharif maize due to favorable weather conditions. maize rabi or kharif

In India, maize () is grown in both the Kharif and Rabi seasons, but with distinct characteristics. Here is the proper feature-wise coverage: | Feature | Kharif Maize | Rabi Maize

It thrives in hot and humid conditions with temperatures between 21°C and 27°C . The yield of Rabi maize is generally higher