| Parameter | Kharif | Rabi | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | June–July | October–December | | End of harvest | Sept–Oct | March–April | | Rainfall required | 100–200 cm | Low (relies on irrigation) | | Temperature at sowing | 25–35°C | 10–20°C | | Temperature at harvest | 20–25°C | 25–30°C | | Example crop | Rice | Wheat | | Day length sensitivity | Short-day plants (flower in shorter days) | Long-day plants (flower in longer spring days) |