Question

India has __________ cropping seasons

Answer 1

Answer:

India has three cropping seasons.

Main cropping seasons

There are three main cropping seasons in India – Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid.

Kharif Crops

• From July to October,
• Monsoon Crops are harvested from September to October.
• Rice, sorghum, maize, tea, rubber, coffee, guar, Sesame, cereals like Arhar Dhal, pearl millet, soybeans, cotton, oilseeds, and such crops that need a lot of water.

Rabi Crops

• Sowing season is from October to November.
• Harvest season is from February to April, also known as winter crops
• Cold weather is required for progress.
• Less water is needed.
• Wheat, oats, barley, pulses, cereals, oilseeds, linseed, and other grains are examples.

Zaid Crops

• March to June is the best time to sowing which is between Kharif and Rabi
• For growth and flowering, it requires warm, dry weather with longer days.
• For example seasonal fruits and vegetables