Cropping Seasons
Kharif Season
- Cropping Season: July – October
- Harvest: September to October
- Also called Monsoon Crops
- Such crops require a lot of water
- Example: Rice, Sorghum, Maize, Tea, Rubber, Coffee, Guar, Sesame, Cereals such as Arhar Dhal, Pearl millet, Soybeans, Cotton, Oilseeds, etc.
Rabi Crops
- Sowing: Between October and November
- Harvest: February to April
- Also called Winter Season Crops
- Need cold weather for growth
- Need less water
- Example: Wheat, Oats, Barley, Pulses, Cereals, Oilseeds, Linseed, etc.
Zaid Crops
- Sowing: Between March and June (between Kharif and Rabi)
- Requires warm & dry weather for growth and a longer day-length for flowering
- Example: Seasonal fruits and vegetables