Rabi Crops Kharif Crops [TRUSTED]

| Parameter | Kharif | Rabi | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | June–July | October–December | | End of harvest | Sept–Oct | March–April | | Rainfall required | 100–200 cm | Low (relies on irrigation) | | Temperature at sowing | 25–35°C | 10–20°C | | Temperature at harvest | 20–25°C | 25–30°C | | Example crop | Rice | Wheat | | Day length sensitivity | Short-day plants (flower in shorter days) | Long-day plants (flower in longer spring days) |

| Feature | Kharif Crops | Rabi Crops | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Rainy Season (Monsoon) | Winter Season | | Sowing Period | June – July (Onset of Monsoon) | October – November (End of Monsoon) | | Harvest Period | September – October | March – April | | Water Requirement | High (Heavy rainfall required) | Low (Requires less water; relies on soil moisture) | | Temperature | Hot and Humid | Cool and Dry | | Major Crops | Rice, Maize, Cotton, Soybean, Sugarcane, Jowar | Wheat, Barley, Gram, Mustard, Lentils, Potatoes | rabi crops kharif crops

Kharif crops, on the other hand, are grown during the monsoon season, typically from June to September, and harvested in autumn, from October to December. These crops are grown in the warmer months, and their growth is favored by the monsoon rainfall. Kharif crops are also known as "monsoon crops" or "warm-season crops." | Parameter | Kharif | Rabi | |

Kharif is the "gamble of the rains," offering high rewards but high risks. Rabi is the "safety net," offering stability and food security. Both are essential for the agricultural GDP of the region. Rabi is the "safety net," offering stability and