Rabi, Kharif & Zaid Crops – Tricks & Tips (Hinglish)
1. RABI CROPS (Winter Crops)
Time: Sowed in Oct–Nov, harvested in Mar–Apr
Need: Cold weather, less water
Examples:
- Gehu (Wheat)
- Jaun (Barley)
- Matar (Peas)
- Sarson (Mustard)
- Chana (Gram)
Memory Trick: “GaJa MaSaCh” - Gehu, Jaun, Matar, Sarson, Chana
Tip: Winter wale crops with less paani, high nutrition value.
2. KHARIF CROPS (Monsoon Crops)
Time: Sowed in Jun–Jul, harvested in Oct–Nov
Need: Hot + Rainy weather, more water
Examples:
- Dhaan (Paddy)
- Makka (Maize)
- Bajra
- Tur (Arhar)
- Urad
- Moong
- Soyabean
- Cotton
Memory Trick: “DM BUTS MC” - Dhaan, Makka, Bajra, Urad, Tur, Soyabean, Moong, Cotton
Tip: Barsaat wale crops needing lots of water.
3. ZAID CROPS (Summer Short-Term Crops)
Time: Grown between Mar–Jun
Need: Hot dry weather
Examples:
- Tarbooz
- Kharbooza
- Cucumber
- Fodder Crops
Memory Trick: Zaid = Zayada Garmee ke fruits!
Tip: Short summer crops mainly fruits grown in between Rabi & Kharif.