Kharif Crops

Kharif Crops
Agricultural Term

Last updated: 5/23/2025

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Definition

These crops are known as monsoon/autumn crops as they are sown before the arrival of monsoon while harvested in late autumn. The crops are sown from the first week of June to mid week of July and harvested from September to December. For Example: rice, maize, groundnut, pulses.

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