Or Kharif Work: Rice Is Rabi

| Feature | Kharif Rice | Rabi Rice | |---------|-------------|------------| | | June–July | Nov–Dec | | Harvest | Nov–Dec | March–April | | Rain dependence | High (monsoon) | None (irrigated) | | Temperature | 25–35°C | 15–25°C (moderate) | | Common names | Monsoon rice, winter rice | Summer rice, Boro rice | | Area | Most of India | Eastern & Southern states | | Share of production | ~85–90% | ~10–15% |

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: Most rice varieties are short-day plants, meaning they flower as the days get shorter moving into autumn. Regional Variations: Rice as a Rabi Crop rice is rabi or kharif

: This is only possible in areas with mild winters and reliable irrigation, as rice cannot withstand the freezing temperatures of a North Indian winter. Comparison: Rice vs. Other Major Crops Kharif (Rice) Rabi (Wheat) Sowing Time June – July (Monsoon start) October – November (Winter start) Harvesting Time September – October March – April Water Source Primarily Monsoon rainfall Primarily irrigation Other Examples Maize, Cotton, Soybean, Moong Barley, Mustard, Gram, Peas Difference Between Rabi And Kharif Crops - BYJU'S | Feature | Kharif Rice | Rabi Rice