Differences Between Rabi and Kharif Crops
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Differences Between Rabi and Kharif Crops
What are rabi crops?
Rabi crops are also known as winter crops. These are the crops that are sown at the beginning of the winter season.
What are Kharif crops?
Kharif crops are those that are sown in the monsoon season and are also known as monsoon crops.
Give a few examples of rabi and Kharif crops.
- Rabi crops- wheat, barley, oats, gram, mustard, linseed.
- Kharif crops- rice, maize, millet, ragi, pulses, soybean, groundnut.
What are the different types of crops?
The different types of crops include:
- Kharif crops
- Rabi crops
- Zaid crops
- Food crops
- Cash crops
What is the major difference between Rabi and Kharif crops?
The major difference is that the Rabi crops are grown in the winter season whereas the Kharif crops are grown in the monsoon season.