What are crops? Explain the types of crops in detail.
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when the same kind of plants are grown in the fields on a large scale to obtain foods like cereals,pulses, vegetables, etc, it is called a crop
TYPES OF CROP
1.KHARIF CROP( grown in rainy season for ex:cotton, millet, paddy, soyabean, etc)
2.RABI CROP( grown in winter season for ex:peas, mustard, linseed,etc)
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Crop : When plants of the same kind are grown and cultivated at one place on a large scale, it is called a crop.
In India, crops can be broadly categorised into two types based on seasons - Rabi and Kharif crops.
Sowing of seeds at appropriate depths and distances gives good yield. Good variety of seeds are sown after selection of healthy seeds. Sowing is done by seed drills.
Soil needs replenishment and enrichment through the use of organic manure and fertilisers. Use of chemical fertilisers has increased tremendously with the introduction of new crop varieties.