Cultivation of crops examples

Crops such as grains, vegetables, and fruits are the cultivated plants or agricultural products harvested by people for human or animal consumption as food. 

Types of crop:

Different crops grow well in different seasons of the year. Based on the seasons, all the crops are categorized into two main groups:

1. Kharif crops: The crops which are sown in rainy season are called kharif crops. The growing of kharif crops starts in June-July at the beginning of south-west monsoon because these crops need substantial amount of water. Examples of kharif crops are paddy, maize, millet, soyabean, groundnut and cotton. Such crops are also called summer crops.
2. Rabi crops: The crops grown in winter season are called rabi crops. The time period of rabi crops is generally from October to March. The sowing of rabi crops begins at the beginning of winter (October – November) and the crops are harvested by March or April. Examples of rabi crops are wheat, peas, mustard and linseed.