India grows about 35% of its maize in Rabi — but that share is growing fast. Why?
Maize is a tropical crop that loves warmth. The Kharif season provides the necessary high temperatures during the initial growth stages, followed by high humidity and rainfall, which are ideal for the crop's vegetative growth. maize rabi or kharif
In recent decades, Rabi maize has gained significant momentum, particularly in states like Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. It is sown in October or November and harvested in March or April. Title: Maize: Is it a Rabi or Kharif Crop
