What do you mean by kharif …

< b>Kharif Crops

The Kharif cropping season starts with the onset of monsoon and ends when the rainy season is over. The rabi crops are sown at the end of monsoon and harvested before the advent of the summer season. These crops require good rainfall. The output of these crops depends upon the time and amount of rainwater. Paddy, maize, bajra, jowar are a few Kharif crops grown in India.

Examples of Kharif Crops

Following are some of the examples of Kharif crops:

• Rice
• Maize
• Sorghum
   

Rabi Crops

Rabi crops are known as winter crops. They are grown in the month of October or November. The crops are then harvested in spring. These crops require frequent irrigation because these are grown in dry areas. Wheat, gram, barley, are some of the rabi crops grown in India.

Examples of Rabi Crops

Following are some of the examples of rabi crops:

• Wheat
• Barley
• Oats