Classification of Crop based on Season, 1. Kharif Crops T | Agriculture Exams Library
Classification of Crop based on Season,
1. Kharif Crops
The Kharif/monsoon crop is sown with the beginning of the first rains in June to July, during the south-west monsoon season and harvest in the month of October. Require warm, wet weather at major period of crop growth, also required short day length for flowering. The term Kharif means “autumn” in Arabic. e. g. Paddy, Maize, Soybean,
Sorghum, Groundnut, Cotton, Urd etc.
2. Rabi Crops
The Rabi/winter crop or spring harvest crop is sown in the month of November during the northeast monsoon season and harvest in the month of February. Crops grow well
in cold and dry weather. Require longer day length for flowering. The term Rabi means
“spring” in Arabic. e. g. Wheat, Chickpea, Pea, Sunflower, Safflower, Mustard etc.
3. Zaid Crops
The Zaid/summer crop is mainly sown in the month of March and harvested in May. Require warm day weather for major growth period and longer day length for flowering.
e. g. Paddy, Groundnut, Moong, Sunflower, Maize, Groundnuts, Watermelon, Pumpkins, Gourds.
