Wheat Is Rabi Or Kharif Fixed

Interestingly, the strict Rabi nature of wheat is becoming a challenge due to global warming. Scientists have noted —a phenomenon where the winter ends too early, and summer heat arrives in February/March instead of April.

| Crop Type | Sowing Season | Harvest Season | Water Need | Temperature | Example Crops | |-----------|---------------|----------------|------------|-------------|----------------| | | June–July (monsoon) | Sep–Oct | High (rain) | Warm & humid | Rice, maize, cotton | | Rabi | Oct–Dec (post-monsoon) | Mar–Apr | Low (irrigated) | Cool & dry | Wheat , barley, mustard | wheat is rabi or kharif

Before classifying wheat, let’s look at the three distinct cropping seasons in India. While we focus on Rabi and Kharif, a third season (Zaid) plays a bridging role. Interestingly, the strict Rabi nature of wheat is