Kharif Season Months [verified] -

.   Wikipedia  +3 Regional Variations   Regional climates cause slight shifts in this schedule:   India: Popularly considered to run from June to October. Bangladesh: Divided into Kharif-1 (March to July) and Kharif-2 (July to November). Pakistan: Crops are often sown in May, June, and July.   Wikipedia  +2 Key Characteristics of the Season   Climate Dependency: These "monsoon crops" require substantial rainfall, typically between 100 to 150 cm. Yields are highly sensitive to the timing and quantity of rainwater. Optimal Soil: Thrives best in loamy or alluvial soils that retain moisture efficiently. Representative Crops: Cereals: Rice (Paddy), Maize, Bajra (Pearl Millet), and Jowar (Sorghum). Commercial Crops: Cotton, Sugarcane, and Soybean. Other: Groundnut, Turmeric, and various pulses like Urad.   Wikipedia  +4 Feature   Kharif Season (Monsoon) Rabi Season (Winter) Sowing June – July October – November Harvesting September – October March – April Water Source Primarily Monsoon Rain Primarily Irrigation Major Crops Rice, Maize, Cotton Wheat, Gram, Mustard Would you like to know more about the

Here’s a clear guide to the Kharif season months , including its timeline, characteristics, and key crops. Kharif Season Overview

Alternative names : Monsoon crop season, summer cropping season Primary characteristic : Crops sown with the onset of monsoon rains and harvested after the rains recede Typical regions : South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka)

Kharif Season Months | Activity | Typical Months | Lunar/Hindu month reference (India) | |----------|---------------|--------------------------------------| | Sowing | June – July | Jyeshtha – Ashadha | | Growing period | July – September | Ashadha – Bhadrapada | | Harvesting | September – October (sometimes into November) | Bhadrapada – Ashvina | kharif season months

📌 Exact months can vary by 2–4 weeks depending on the arrival of the southwest monsoon and regional climate.

Seasonal Breakdown 🌱 Sowing Phase (June – July)

Begins with the first monsoon rains Soil moisture is high – ideal for germination Farmers prepare fields after pre-monsoon showers Pakistan: Crops are often sown in May, June, and July

🌿 Growing Phase (July – September)

Heavy rainfall and high humidity Crops require standing water in many cases (e.g., paddy) Weeding, fertilizing, and pest control are critical

🌾 Harvesting Phase (September – November) Optimal Soil: Thrives best in loamy or alluvial

Monsoon retreats → drier weather Crops mature and are cut, threshed, and stored Harvest festivals (e.g., Onam , Nuakhai , Lohri in some regions) coincide

Key Kharif Crops