Ever wondered why watermelons are everywhere in summer, while mustard oil is more common in winter? That’s because India has two distinct cropping seasons: and Rabi .
These cycles determine what food is fresh, what prices will be, and even what farmers plant. So next time you eat a roti (wheat/Rabi) or idli (rice/Kharif), you’ll know which season to thank! Do you have a favorite dish made from Kharif or Rabi crops? Let me know below! 👇 what are kharif and rabi crops
| Feature | Kharif | Rabi | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | June-July | October-December | | Harvest | Sep-Oct | Mar-April | | Rainfall | Heavy (Monsoon) | Dry/Irrigation | | Key crop | Rice | Wheat | Ever wondered why watermelons are everywhere in summer,
Here’s the simple breakdown: