Kharif crops, also known as monsoon crops or autumn crops, are domesticated plants grown and harvested in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh during the monsoon season, which lasts from June to November depending on the region.
In some parts of the Indian subcontinent, monsoon rains can start as early as May, and crops are harvested between the third and fourth weeks of September and October. Rice, maize, and cotton are among of India’s most important Kharif crops. The Rabi crop, which is planted in the winter, is the polar opposite of the Kharif crop.
