Features of Rabi crop season :
(i) It begins with the withdrawal of monsoon in October. They are sown in winters from October to December.
(ii) At the time of ripening, it requires bright sunshine and is harvested is Summer from April to June.
(iii) Crops depend on sub-soil moisture.
(iv) Requires less rainfall between 50-75 cm. Availability of precipitation during winter months due to western temperate cyclones help in success of these crops.
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Features of Kharif crop season :
(i) It begins with the onset of monsoon in May.
(ii) Crops are harvested in September October.
(iii) Requires more rainfall between 100−110 cm.
(iv) It requires loamy or alluvial soil.