Crop Calendar of Major Crops & Vegetables Grown in India

A crop calendar, also known as an agricultural calendar or planting calendar, is a schedule that provides guidance on when to plant, cultivate, and harvest different crops throughout the year. It helps farmers and gardeners plan their planting activities and manage their agricultural operations effectively.

A crop calendar takes into account various factors such as climatic conditions, seasonal changes, crop growth cycles, and regional agricultural practices. It provides information on the optimal time for sowing or transplanting crops, recommended spacing between plants, duration of growth stages, and the expected time of harvest.

Crop calendar based on common vegetables & crops grown in India:

The calendar typically includes the following information.

• Kharif Season (June to October):

   - Rice: Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

   - Maize: Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

   - Sorghum (Jowar): Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

   - Pearl Millet (Bajra): Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

   - Cotton: Sow in June to July, harvest in October to November.

   - Soybean: Sow in June to July, harvest in October to November.

   - Pigeon Pea (Tur): Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

   - Green Gram (Moong): Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

   - Black Gram (Urad): Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

   - Groundnut: Sow in June to July, harvest in September to October.

• Rabi Season (October to March):

   - Wheat: Sow in November to December, harvest in March to April.

   - Barley: Sow in November to December, harvest in March to April.

   - Mustard: Sow in October to November, harvest in February to March.

   - Chickpea (Chana): Sow in November to December, harvest in February to March.

   - Lentil (Masoor): Sow in October to November, harvest in January to February.

   - Potato: Sow in November to December, harvest in February to March.

   - Onion: Sow in October to November, harvest in February to March.

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• Zaid Season (March to June):

   - Cucumber: Sow in March to April, harvest in May to June.

   - Watermelon: Sow in March to April, harvest in May to June.

   - Muskmelon: Sow in March to April, harvest in May to June.

   - Bitter Gourd: Sow in March to April, harvest in May to June.

   - Pumpkin: Sow in March to April, harvest in May to June.

   - Tomato: Sow in March to April, harvest in May to June.

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