Kharif And Rabi Season Months ~upd~ -

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana sow paddy fields in late June and begin harvesting in early October .

The Rabi season represents the winter cropping period. The word "Rabi" means spring in Arabic. Rabi Months and Timeline October to November. Growth period: December to February. Harvesting period: March to April. Retreating Monsoon: Relies on residual soil moisture. Key Rabi Characteristics Requires cool climates for growth. Demands warm climates for germination. Needs moderate water. Prefers long days for flowering. Major Rabi Crops Wheat: The dominant winter staple. Barley: Cereal grain for food and brewing. Mustard: Major winter oilseed. Gram: Important pulse crop (chickpeas). Peas: Cool-season legume. ☀️ The Zaid Crop Season kharif and rabi season months

Types of Crop Seasons in India: Kharif, Rabi & Zaid Explained Farmers in Punjab and Haryana sow paddy fields

Rabi crops are sown after the monsoon rains retreat and are harvested in the spring. Typically October to December . Rabi Months and Timeline October to November

Zaid is a short summer season. It fills the gap between Rabi and Kharif. Zaid Months and Timeline March. Growth period: April to May. Harvesting period: June. Major Zaid Crops Watermelon Bitter gourd 🔄 Summary Table of Seasons Kharif Season Rabi Season Zaid Season Sowing Months June – July October – November Harvest Months September – October March – April Climate Hot and Wet Cold and Dry Warm and Dry Water Source Southwest Monsoon Rain/Irrigation Artificial Irrigation