Crops require warm, humid weather for rapid vegetative growth.
Low humidity and clear skies are required to dry the mature grains.
Sowing starts in May in southern India and shifts to July in northern states. kharif crops are cultivated from
[May/June: Sowing Begins] ──> [July/August: Peak Monsoon Growth] ──> [September/October: Harvesting] Key Kharif Crops and Requirements Ideal Temperature Rainfall Requirement 22°C – 32°C 150 – 300 cm Deep clayey or loamy soil Maize (Corn) 21°C – 27°C 50 – 100 cm Old alluvial soil Cotton 21°C – 30°C 50 – 100 cm Black volcanic soil Groundnut 20°C – 30°C 50 – 75 cm Sandy loamy soil Crucial Cultivation Practices Land Preparation
Some of the main Kharif crops include:
Kharif is sown in June; Rabi is sown in November.
Harvesting begins as the rainy season ends and autumn starts. Crops require warm, humid weather for rapid vegetative
Kharif crops are essential for Indian agriculture, as they:
Integrated pest management combines organic neem sprays with targeted chemical applications. Kharif vs. Rabi: Key Differences Kharif vs