Explain types of crop based on …

The crops are of the following types depending upon the season in which they are grown:

Kharif Crops

• The crops which are grown in the monsoon season in the month of June-September are known as Kharif crops. For eg., maize, millet, and cotton.

• The seeds are sown at the beginning of monsoon season and harvested at the end of the monsoon season, usually in the month of October-November.

• Such crops require a lot of water and hot weather for proper growth.

Rabi Crops

• The name “Rabi” means “spring” – a word derived from Arabic.

• The crops that are grown in the winter season and harvested in the spring, i.e., from the month of October to March are called Rabi crops.

• Wheat, gram, and mustard are some of the Rabi crops.

Zaid Crops

• Such crops are grown between the Kharif and Rabi seasons, i.e., between March and June.

• These crops mature early.

• Cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, and watermelon are zaid crops.