Question

Differentiate between kharif and Rabi crops with examples​

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between kharif and Rabi crops:

Kharif crops are the crops which are sown at the beginning of the rainy season, e.g. between April and May.

Rabi crops are the crops that are sown at the end of monsoon or at the beginning of winter season, e.g. between September and October.

Examples of Kharif and Rabi crops :

Rabi crops- wheat, barley, oats, gram, mustard, linseed.

Kharif crops- rice, maize, millet, ragi, pulses, soybean, groundnut.

Answer 2

Kharif Crops

• Kharif crops also called monsoon crops, are planted at the start of the rainy season.
• A short day length is required for flowering.
• To thrive, these crops demand a lot of water and hot temperatures. They are reliant on rainfall.
• Kharif crops are heavily reliant on rainfall patterns.
• In September and October, these crops are harvested.
• Examples:- rice, peanut.

Rabi Crops

• Rabi crops are planted toward the end of the monsoon season or at the start of winter. They are also referred to as winter crops.
• A long day length is required for flowering.
• These crops require hot weather for germinating seeds as well as a cold climate for growing.
• Unusual rainfall can wreak havoc on Rabi crops.
• March and April are the harvesting months.
• Examples:- Mustard, wheat, etc.