Crop Calendar
Sowing and harvest windows for major Kharif, Rabi and Zaid crops.
| Crop | Season | Sowing | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy (Rice) | Kharif | Jun - Jul | Oct - Nov |
| Maize (Kharif) | Kharif | Jun - Jul | Sep - Oct |
| Cotton | Kharif | May - Jun | Oct - Jan |
| Soybean | Kharif | Jun - Jul | Sep - Oct |
| Groundnut (Kharif) | Kharif | Jun - Jul | Oct - Nov |
| Sugarcane | Kharif | Feb - Apr / Sep - Oct | 10 - 12 months after sowing |
| Bajra (Pearl millet) | Kharif | Jun - Jul | Sep - Oct |
| Tur (Pigeon pea) | Kharif | Jun - Jul | Dec - Jan |
| Wheat | Rabi | Oct - Dec | Mar - Apr |
| Mustard | Rabi | Oct - Nov | Feb - Mar |
| Chickpea (Gram) | Rabi | Oct - Nov | Feb - Mar |
| Potato | Rabi | Oct - Nov | Jan - Feb |
| Onion (Rabi) | Rabi | Nov - Dec | Mar - Apr |
| Barley | Rabi | Oct - Nov | Mar - Apr |
| Lentil (Masoor) | Rabi | Oct - Nov | Feb - Mar |
| Maize (Zaid) | Zaid | Mar - Apr | Jun - Jul |
| Moong (Green gram) | Zaid | Mar - Apr | May - Jun |
| Watermelon | Zaid | Feb - Mar | May - Jun |
| Cucumber | Zaid | Feb - Mar | Apr - May |
| Fodder crops | Zaid | Mar - Apr | May - Jun |
Windows are general for India and can shift by 2-4 weeks depending on your state, elevation and monsoon arrival. Confirm the exact window for your district with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or state agriculture department.