agriculture review
When are Rabi Crops Sown?
BY ADITYA ABHISHEK
When are Rabi crops sown?
Knowing when to sow seeds of rabi crops is essential to get optimum yield. Early or late sowing can reduce yield and quality.
When are Rabi crops ?
Crops that are cultivated in the winter season and harvested in summer.
Examples:
Wheat, mustard, gram (chickpea), lentil, barley.
Ideal Sowing Time for Rabi Crops
You can sow
from October to December
, soon after the monsoon ends and the soil has enough moisture.
Ideal Temperature for Sowing
The ideal temperature for sowing Rabi crop is
10–25°C
and warm, dry conditions at maturity.
Soil For Rabi Crops
Loamy or clay loam soils with good moisture retention are best for Rabi crops. Waterlogged soils are not good.
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