These crops thrive in hot, humid weather and require significant amounts of water. Major Examples: Cereals: Rice (paddy), maize, jowar, and bajra.
Because these crops depend heavily on the timing and quantity of the monsoon, a delayed or weak rainy season can significantly impact their yield. Rice, the most prominent Kharif crop, requires standing water for a large part of its growth cycle. 2. Rabi Crops: The Winter Yield kharif and rabi crops