Legumes like Tur (Arhar) , Moong , and Urad are vital protein sources.
| Crop | Sowing | Harvest | Ideal temp. (°C) | Water need | |------|--------|---------|------------------|-------------| | Rice | June–July | Oct–Nov | 25–32 | Very high (flooded) | | Maize | June–July | Sept–Oct | 21–30 | Medium | | Bajra | July–Aug | Oct–Nov | 25–35 | Low (drought-tolerant) | | Cotton | May–June | Oct–Dec | 21–30 | Low to medium | | Groundnut | June–July | Sept–Oct | 25–30 | Medium | | Pigeon pea | June–July | Nov–Dec | 20–30 | Low (rain-fed) | karif crops