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RABI AND KHARIF CROPS Biology Articles Table of Content What are Rabi Crops Examples of Rabi Crops What are Kharif Crops? Examples of Kharif Crops? Difference between Rabi Crop and Kharif Crop Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
What are Rabi Crops The Arabic translation of Rabi is "spring." Rabi Crops are sown during winter in both the countries India and Pakistan and are also known as winter crops. The sowing season usually starts around November, and the crop is harvested between March and April, which is spring in the region. Since the monsoon ended in November in these countries, these crops are usually grown using irrigation or rainwater seeped into the ground. The seeds are sown in early autumn, and the crop is harvested in spring. Their seeds are sown at the beginning of the winter season and harvested in late winter or early spring. Unseasonal showers in November and December are detrimental to the growth of Rabi crops.
Examples of Rabi Crops Some of the examples of major rabi crops grown in India are barley, mustard, green peas, wheat, sunflower, coriander, cumin, etc. Wheat Much of the agricultural income for India comes from wheat production. It is the second largest producer of this crop in the world. Since wheat requires low temperatures to grow, winter is the ideal season for growing this Rabi crop. The ideal temperature range should be around 140 to 180 C with rainfall of 50 cm to 90 cm. It is harvested in spring when the temperature is slightly higher. In India, Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat-producing state, closely followed by Punjab and Haryana. Mustard Mustard is another Rabi crop widely used in Indian households for cooking. It requires a dry and cool (subtropical) climate to grow, and the ideal temperature range is between 100 and 250 °C. With 60% of the total production in the country, Uttar Pradesh is again the largest mustard-producing state, followed by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
What are Kharif Crops? The word Kharif is also Arabic and means "autumn," Kharif Crops are harvested during this period (September or October). These crops are also monsoon crops because they are grown during this season. They grow well in rainy areas with hot and humid climates. Kharif crops are highly dependent on rainfall patterns. The amount and timing of rains are the two most important parameters that determine the production of Kharif crops. Their crops are harvested at the monsoon season ends, and their seeds are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season.
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