What is rabi and kharif crop

Kharif Crops

1. The term ‘Kharif’ comes from Arabic language means autumn
2. The crops which are grown in the rainy season are called Kharif crops
3. Seeds are sown in the month of June/July
4. Harvested during the months of October/November
5. These crops are also known as monsoon crops
6. These crops depends on the quantity of rain water as well its timing
7. These crops can grow in hot and wet conditions
8. Examples of Kharif crops are paddy, maize, soyabean, groundnut, cotton etc.,

Rabi Crops

1. The term ‘Rabi’ comes from Arabic language means spring.
2. The crops which are grown in the winter season are called Rabi crops
3. Seeds are sown in the month of November/December
4. Harvested during the months of March/April
5. These crops are also known as winter crops
6. These crops mainly depends on the water that has percolated in the ground during rainy season
7. These crops grow in cold and dry conditions
8. Examples of Rabi crops are wheat, gram, pea, mustard, linseed etc.,