Kharif Crop __full__ Jun 2026

Since Kharif includes staples like rice and pulses, a bad season can lead to a spike in food prices across the country. Modern Improvements in Kharif Farming

These crops thrive in the hot and humid conditions of the rainy season, requiring high temperatures ( kharif crop

| Feature | | Rabi Crops | Zaid Crops | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Season | Monsoon (June-Oct) | Winter (Nov-April) | Summer (March-June) | | Rainfall | High requirement | Low requirement (depends on irrigation) | Very low (irrigation required) | | Examples | Rice, Maize, Cotton | Wheat, Mustard, Gram | Cucumber, Melon, Moong | | Temperature | Hot & Humid | Cool & Dry | Hot & Dry | Since Kharif includes staples like rice and pulses,

| Feature | Kharif Crops | Rabi Crops | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Monsoon / Summer | Winter | | Sowing time | June–July | October–December | | Harvest time | September–October | March–April | | Rainfall needed | High (monsoon) | Low (irrigation) | | Example | Rice, Maize, Cotton | Wheat, Barley, Mustard | Cotton | Wheat