\tKharif CropRabi CropSown at the beginning of the rainy season, i.e. between April and MaySown at the end of monsoon or at the begining of winter, i.e. between September and OctoberAlso known as monsoon cropsAlso known as winter or spring cropsAffected by rainfall patternNot affected by rainfall patternRequires hot weather and a large amount of water to growRequires warm climate for seed germination and cold climate to growThe harvesting month is between September-OctoberThe harvesting month is between March-AprilMaize, rice, cotton, groundnut are Kharif cropsPeas, wheat, gram and barley are rabi crops\t