Kharif Rabi Season

Rabi seasons, which are timed according to the monsoon and temperature shifts. Quick Comparison: Kharif vs. Rabi Feature Kharif Season Rabi Season Alternative Name Monsoon / Summer Crops [29] Winter Crops [29] Sowing Time June – July (Onset of monsoon) [24, 26] October – November (After monsoon) [27, 29] Harvesting Time September – October [24, 29] March – April (Spring) [24, 27, 30] Climate Needs Hot, humid weather with heavy rain [24, 25, 29] Cool weather with moderate water [24, 29] Water Source Primarily southwest monsoon rains [24, 26] Percolation from rains or irrigation [27] Key Features of Kharif Season Monsoon Dependency

Cotton, Soybean, Groundnut, and Sugarcane. The Rabi Season: The Winter Cycle