PADDY is a kind of Kharif crop.
KHARIF CROP :
Season : Rainy
Time Period : June To October
Examples : paddy, maize, soyabean, groundnut, etc.
RABI CROP :
Season : Winter
Time Period : November to April
Examples : wheat, mustard, linseed, etc.
The various agricultural practices required for growing crops are :-
◘ Preparation Of Soil
◘ Sowing Of Seeds
◘ Adding manures and fertilers ( SOIL REPLENISHMENT )
◘ Irrigation
◘ Crop Protection from weeds, pests, etc.
◘ Harvesting
◘ Storage