Zaid Crops Season [portable] -

Must be completed by June or early July , before the arrival of the southwest monsoon rains.

The Zaid season acts as a bridge. It falls squarely between the harvesting of Rabi crops (March/April) and the sowing of Kharif crops (June/July). zaid crops season

| Feature | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Bridges the gap between Winter and Monsoon. | High temperatures stress the crops/labor. | | Profitability | High returns on melons/vegetables. | Input costs (irrigation) are higher. | | Sustainability | Pulses improve soil health. | High water usage can deplete aquifers. | Must be completed by June or early July