Kharif

(If it loves monsoon heat and starts with June rains, it’s Kharif.)

What makes a crop "Kharif"? It primarily comes down to two factors: kharif

Excessive rain can drown paddy fields or wash away topsoil, leading to catastrophic crop loss. (If it loves monsoon heat and starts with

Delayed rains can lead to late sowing and lower yields, while "monsoon breaks" (long dry spells) can wither young plants. kharif

Groundnut and Soybean are the primary oilseeds grown during this time, fueling the edible oil industry. The Challenges: A Gamble on the Rain