What Are Kharif — And Rabi Crops

Kharif vs. Rabi Crops: Understanding India’s Two Main Cropping Seasons

Here’s the simple breakdown:

| Feature | Kharif | Rabi | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | June-July | October-December | | Harvest | Sep-Oct | Mar-April | | Rainfall | Heavy (Monsoon) | Dry/Irrigation | | Key crop | Rice | Wheat | what are kharif and rabi crops

These cycles determine what food is fresh, what prices will be, and even what farmers plant. So next time you eat a roti (wheat/Rabi) or idli (rice/Kharif), you’ll know which season to thank! Do you have a favorite dish made from Kharif or Rabi crops? Let me know below! 👇 Kharif vs


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