What is kharif crops?

Kharif Crops

Definition: Kharif crops are crops sown in the monsoon season in India and other South Asian countries. They are typically sown with the onset of the first rains, usually around June-July, and harvested in the autumn months of September-October.

Season: The kharif season coincides with the southwest monsoon.

Rainfall Requirements: These crops require abundant rainfall and a hot, humid environment.

Key Crops: Important kharif crops include:

• Rice
• Maize
• Cotton
• Soybean
• Sugarcane
• Groundnut
• Pulses like Pigeon Pea (Tur/Arhar), Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Millets like Bajra and Jowar

Regional Variation: The specific crops grown as kharif crops may vary depending on the region and local climate. For example, rice cultivation is prominent in areas with high rainfall.