How to spot difference between Kharif and rabi crops?

To spot the difference between Kharif and rabi crops, you have to figure out when the crop has been sown. If the crop is sown at the beginning of the Winter season then it is a Rabi crop (Examples- Wheat, Cereals, Linseed, Barley). And if the crops are sown at the beginning of the Rainy season it is called Kharif (Example- Cotton, Bajra, Sugarcane, Jowar, Maize)

What is the Difference Between Kharif and Rabi Crops?

By Shubhra Anand Jain|Updated : October 14th, 2022

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The difference between Kharif and Rabi crops is that the Rabi crop is sown in winter from October to December and is harvested from April to June. On the other hand, Kharif crops are grown in different regions of the country with the onset of monsoon and are harvested in September-October. Another difference between Kharif and Rabi crops is that Rabi crops are grown in dry conditions, whereas Kharif crops require a moist climate.

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Difference Between Kharif and Rabi Crops

To have a clear picture of the major differences between Kharif and Rabi crops, go through the table below:

Particulars	Rabi Crops	Kharif Crops
Season	Rabi crops are also known as winter crops.	Kharif crops are known as monsoon crops
Sowing Time	The seeds of these crops are sown at the start of the winter	The seeds of these crops are sown at the start of the monsoon season.
Weather Conditions	Rabi crops are best grown in the dry condition	Kharif crops are Best grown in a moist climate
Harvesting Time	These crops are harvested by the end of the winter season (end of February or March).	These crops are harvested by end of the monsoon (end of October)
States	Punjab, Odisha, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.	Punjab, Kerala, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu
Examples	Wheat, Cereals, Linseed, Barley, and Mustard	Cotton, Bajra, Sugarcane, Jowar, Maize, and Groundnut.

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FAQs on Difference Between Kharif and Rabi Crops

What is the difference between Kharif and rabi crops?
The difference between Kharif and Rabi crops is that the Rabi crops are known as Winter crops because their seeds are sown at the beginning of the winter season, and the Kharif crops are known as monsoon crops as their seeds are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
How to spot difference between Kharif and rabi crops?
To spot the difference between Kharif and rabi crops, you have to figure out when the crop has been sown. If the crop is sown at the beginning of the Winter season then it is a Rabi crop (Examples- Wheat, Cereals, Linseed, Barley). And if the crops are sown at the beginning of the Rainy season it is called Kharif (Example- Cotton, Bajra, Sugarcane, Jowar, Maize)