The most dominant Kharif crop. It requires standing water, clayey soil, and temperatures above 25°C.
| Challenge | Impact | |-----------|--------| | Delayed or erratic monsoon | Crop failure, replanting | | Flooding | Submergence of rice, jute, vegetables | | Drought | Poor germination, wilting in maize, pulses | | Pest outbreaks (e.g., locusts, fall armyworm) | Severe yield loss | | Post-harvest losses | High moisture → fungal spoilage | | Soil erosion | Due to heavy rains on bare fields |
These crops are the primary source of domestic vegetable oils and industrial lubricants. kharif crops name
Warm and highly humid conditions encourage the rapid spread of pests like pink bollworm in cotton.
These crops form the staple diet of millions and require substantial water supply. The most dominant Kharif crop
July to September (requires hot, humid weather and heavy rainfall).
| Parameter | Kharif Crops | Rabi Crops | |-----------|--------------|-------------| | Season | Monsoon (summer) | Winter | | Sowing | June–July | October–December | | Harvest | September–October | March–April | | Water source | Monsoon rain | Irrigation / residual moisture | | Examples | Rice, maize, cotton | Wheat, barley, mustard | Warm and highly humid conditions encourage the rapid
June to July (at the onset of the first monsoon rains).