Kharif Crops
The Kharif crop is the summer crop or monsoon crop in Pakistan and India.
Sown in : beginning of the first rains in July
Harvested : during the rainy (monsoon) season , between April and October
Major Kharif crops of India include Rice, Millets (Bajra and Jowar), Maize, Mung bean, Groundnut, Red Chillies, Cotton, Soyabean, Sugarcane, Turmeric ,Urad bean etc.
Rabi Crops
The Rabi crop is the spring harvest or winter crop in Pakistan and India .
Sown in: Winter ( Last of October)
Harvested in : Spring (March, April)
Major Rabi crops in India include Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Gram, Sesame, Peas, Sunflower, Coriander, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Oat etc.
Zaid Crop
This crop is grown in some parts of country during March to June.
Major Zaid crops in India are Watermelon, Muskmelon, , bitter gourd, pumpkin, cucumber etc.
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