Question

Describe the three cropping seasons of India?

Answer 1

rabi and kharif are the two main seasons of india as per the indian season classification

Answer 2

KHARIF CROPS

From July to October

Harvest in September to October

Known as Monsoon Crops

In Arabic, Kharif means autumn

Kharif crops need a lot of water.

The Kharif crops include rice, maize, sorghum, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Sesame, Guar, cereals like pearl millet, Arhar Dhal, soybeans, oilseeds, cotton etc.

RABI CROPS

Sown in October – November

Harvest in February – April

Known as Winter Season Crops

Require cold weather for growth

Consumes less water

The rabi crops include wheat, barley, oats, cereals, pulses, linseed, oilseeds etc.

ZAID CROPS

Sown in March to June (between Kharif and Rabi)

Needs warm dry weather for growth and longer day length for flowering

Vegetables and Seasonal fruits

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