Maize is primarily a crop in India, but its versatility allows it to be grown in the and spring seasons as well . While roughly
Sowing: June–July
Harvest: October–November
Mood: High risk, high reward maize rabi or kharif
India grows about 35% of its maize in Rabi — but that share is growing fast. Why? Maize is primarily a crop in India, but
Title: Maize: Is it a Rabi or Kharif Crop? Understanding the Versatile "Queen of Cereals" well-distributed rainfall? You get tall
Kharif maize is the rebellious teenager of Indian farming. It relies entirely on the fickle monsoon. A good, well-distributed rainfall? You get tall, golden cobs and happy farmers. A dry spell during tasseling (the plant's "pollination week")? Disaster.