difference between kharif and rabi crops
Answers
Kharif Season Lasts from June to September
For eg: rice
Rabi season start from October and lasts till March For eg:wheat
Answer:
The Kharif cropping season starts with the onset of monsoon and ends when the rainy season is over. The rabi crops are sown at the end of monsoon and harvested before the advent of the summer season. These crops require good rainfall. The output of these crops depends upon the time and amount of rainwater. Paddy, maize, bajra, jowar are a few Kharif crops grown in India.
Examples of Kharif Crops:
Following are some of the examples of Kharif crops:
- Rice
- Maize
- Sorghum
- Millets
- Ragi
- Soybean
- Cotton
Rabi crops are known as winter crops. They are grown in the month of October or November. The crops are then harvested in spring. These crops require frequent irrigationbecause these are grown in dry areas. Wheat, gram, barley, are some of the rabi crops grown in India.
Examples of Rabi Crops:
Following are some of the examples of rabi crops:
- Wheat
- Barley
- Oats
- Pulses
- Mustard
- Linseed