| Feature | Kharif Crops | Rabi Crops | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Monsoon / Summer | Winter | | Sowing Period | June – July (with onset of monsoon) | October – December (after monsoon) | | Harvesting Period | September – October | March – April | | Need for Water | Requires heavy rainfall (about 100-400 cm) | Requires cool climate and less water | | Example Crops | Rice, Maize, Cotton | Wheat, Gram, Mustard |
The distinction between Rabi and Kharif is not just agricultural trivia; it moves the stock market and dictates inflation rates. rabi and kharif crops list
Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season. They are also known as or autumn crops (harvested in autumn). | Feature | Kharif Crops | Rabi Crops
means "autumn" in Arabic. These are sown at the beginning of the first monsoon rains (June–July) and harvested in late autumn (September–October). means "autumn" in Arabic
Rice (Paddy), Maize, Jowar (Sorghum), Bajra (Pearl Millet), Ragi. Pulses: Tur (Arhar), Moong (Green Gram), Urad (Black Gram). Oilseeds: Soybean, Groundnut, Sunflower. Cash Crops: Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane. ❄️ Rabi Crops (Winter Season)