Question

explain the main cropping season of India​

Answer 1

Answer: There are three chief cropping seasons in India namely Kharif, Rabi and Zaid. The Kharif season spreads from the month of July to the month of October and the Rabi season is from October to the month of March. The crops cultivated between March and June are called Zaid.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main cropping seasons in India .Rice and wheat are the main crops . There are three main cropping seasons in India. They are:-

1) Kharif crops

2) Rabi crops

3) Zaid crops

KHARIF CROPS

(Kharif means autumn in arabic)

» Seasons july - October

» Harvest September to October

» They require more water

» Example :- Rice,maize,tea, rubber, coffee, Some cereals are soyabean, cotton, millets etc,

RABI CROPS

» Sowing between October and November.

» Harvest February to April.

» Need cold weather for growth.

» Need less water.

» Example :- Wheat,oats, barley, oilseeds, linseed.

ZAID CROPS

» Sowing between March and June ( between kharif and Rabi).

» Requires dry & warm weather for growth and longer day length for flowering.

» Example :- seasonal fruits and vegetables.