Understanding Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid Crops


Rabi Crops:
- Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in spring.
- Examples of Rabi crops include wheat, barley, peas, mustard, and gram.
- These crops require a cool temperature to grow properly.
- Rabi crops are mainly grown in regions with cold winters.


Kharif Crops:
- Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season and harvested in autumn.
- Examples of Kharif crops include rice, maize, cotton, millet, and soybean.
- These crops require warm temperature and high humidity to grow well.
- Kharif crops are mainly grown in regions with a monsoon climate.


Zaid Crops:
- Zaid crops are grown in between the Rabi and Kharif seasons.
- Examples of Zaid crops include watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, and bitter gourd.
- These crops require a moderate temperature to grow successfully.
- Zaid crops are mainly grown in regions with a short duration of growing seasons.