Usually begins with the first rains in June and July .
The season encompasses a variety of staples, cash crops, and pulses that form the backbone of the region's food security. Crop Category Key Growing Condition Rice (Paddy), Maize, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi High temperature and heavy rainfall Pulses Arhar (Tur), Moong, Urad Can often survive in drier conditions compared to rice Oilseeds Soybean, Groundnut, Sesame, Sunflower kharif season crops
Kharif crops are the backbone of tropical agriculture. The term "Kharif" is derived from Arabic, meaning "autumn," as these crops are harvested at the end of the monsoon season. These crops are entirely dependent on the Southwest Monsoon. Usually begins with the first rains in June and July
Rice is the "crown jewel" of Kharif crops, serving as the staple food for over half of India's population. It requires flooded fields and consistent water during its early growth phase. Major producing states include West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. The term "Kharif" is derived from Arabic, meaning
To maximize yield during the Kharif season, the following practices are recommended: