Question

Why is maize not grown in the winter season?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Maize is the 3rd most important cereal crop after rice and wheat.
2. Maize is predominantly a Kharif crop with 85% of the crop grown in the season.
3. Kharif crops require large amounts of water for the crops to grow properly.
4. Most farmers cannot afford to externally irrigate plants from artificial sources like ponds, pumps etc.
5. Hence, maize is grown in monsoon season and not winter.