These are coarse cereals that act as vital staples in drier regions where rice cannot be grown. They are hardy crops that can withstand drought conditions better than rice, making them resilient examples of the Kharif season in arid zones.
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Pigeon Pea (Tur/Arhar), Green Gram (Moong), and Black Gram (Urad). kharif crop example
While cereals dominate the fields, pulses like Arhar (Pigeon Pea) are also vital Kharif crops. These are often intercropped with other grains to improve soil fertility, as they have the natural ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil.
High temperature and high humidity with plenty of water. Essential Kharif Crop Examples These are coarse cereals that act as vital
From the rice paddies of West Bengal to the cotton fields of Maharashtra, Kharif crops are the engine of the agricultural sector. Understanding a like rice or maize helps us appreciate the delicate balance between nature’s cycles and the food on our plates.
To understand the diversity of this season, it helps to look at the crops that define it. They range from staple grains to cash crops. Pigeon Pea (Tur/Arhar), Green Gram (Moong), and Black
Known as "White Gold," cotton is the primary cash crop of this season. It thrives in the black cotton soil of the Deccan Plateau. Unlike rice, it needs consistent sun and is sensitive to heavy rainfall during its ripening stage.