| Feature | Kharif Crops | Rabi Crops | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Monsoon (June-Oct) | Winter (Oct-March) | | Sowing | After first rains | After monsoon ends | | Harvest | Autumn (Sept-Oct) | Spring (March-April) | | Need | Warmth + lots of water | Cool + dry weather | | Examples | Rice, Cotton, Bajra | Wheat, Mustard, Gram |

Soybean and groundnut are essential for India's edible oil production. They play a massive role in reducing the country's dependence on imported oils. Why the Monsoon Matters

Unpredictable rainfall patterns and extreme heatwaves can devastate yields.

Despite their importance, Kharif crops face several hurdles: