As the sun begins to move north and temperatures rise in February and March, Rabi crops reach maturity. The dry heat of late spring is essential because it helps the grains dry out, making them ready for threshing and storage. Key Rabi Crops and Their Harvest Times Sowing Period Harvesting Month March - April Barley March - April Mustard February - March Gram (Chickpeas) March - April Peas Jan - March (Green) / April (Dry) Wheat: The King of Rabi
To understand the harvest month, one must first understand the sowing timeline: rabi crops harvested in which month
Major Rabi Crops and Their Specific Harvest Windows As the sun begins to move north and
Celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest of wheat. Vishu/Puthandu: Harvest festivals in South India. Vishu/Puthandu: Harvest festivals in South India
Unseasonal rains or heatwaves in March can force an early harvest or damage the standing crop.