The dual-crop system is the backbone of food security. By rotating crops according to the weather, farmers manage soil health and prevent the total depletion of specific nutrients. Furthermore, this cycle allows for a diverse diet—providing us with rice and cooling fruits in the summer, and hearty wheat and warming oils in the winter.
These are grown between Rabi and Kharif (April–June) in short duration. Examples: watermelon, cucumber, muskmelon, and fodder crops. kharif crop and rabi crops
Rabi crops, on the other hand, are grown during the winter season, from October to December, and harvested in spring, around February or March. These crops require cooler temperatures and are often grown in areas with well-drained soil. Rabi crops are typically sown in October or November and harvested before the onset of summer. The dual-crop system is the backbone of food security