rabi and kharif crops (season) difference
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Answer:
What is the major difference between Rabi and Kharif crops? The major difference is that the Rabi crops are grown in the winter season whereas the Kharif crops are grown in the monsoon season.
Explanation:
The Arabic translation of Rabi is ‘Spring’. Rabi crops are sown during winter in India and Pakistan which is why they are also known as winter crops. The sowing season generally starts around November and the crops are harvested between March and April which is springtime in the region. Since monsoon is over by November in these countries, these crops are usually cultivated using irrigation or rainwater that has percolated into the ground. The seeds are sown at the start of autumn and the crop is harvested in the spring. Unseasonal showers in November and December are harmful to the growth of Rabi crops.
The word Kharif is also Arabic and it means ‘Autumn’ and the Kharif crops are harvested in this season (September or October). These crops are also known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in this season. They grow well in rain-fed areas with a hot and humid climate. However, the Kharif season differs from state-to-state within India. The general period of sowing starts from June till November depending on the area.Kharif Crops Examples: Some examples of Kharif crops are rice, bajra, groundnut, cotton etc.Rabi Crop Examples: Some of the common examples of major rabi crops grown in India are wheat, mustard, barley, green peas, sunflower, coriander, cumin etc.