Understanding Kharif Crops and Their Season

Kharif crops are an important part of Indian agriculture. These crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon or rainy season, typically around June, and harvested around September or October.

Because their growth cycle aligns with the monsoon season, they are heavily dependent on the rainfall received during this period. This strong association with the rainy season gives them another common name.

Let's look at the options provided:

• Winter crops: These are generally referred to as Rabi crops, sown in winter (October-December) and harvested in spring (April-June).
• Summer crops: These are often called Zaid crops, grown during the short period between the Rabi and Kharif seasons (March-June).
• Rainy season crops: As Kharif crops are sown and grown during the monsoon or rainy season, this is a common alternative name for them.
• Spring crops: Spring is typically when Rabi crops are harvested, not when Kharif crops are sown or primarily grown.

Therefore, Kharif crops are also commonly referred to as rainy season crops due to their cultivation period coinciding with the monsoon season in India.