Rabi crops are those grown during the cool season from October-March, while kharif crops are those grown during the hot season from March-September. Rice, wheat and sugar cane are examples of rabi crops. Grains that are usually planted in winter like paddy rice, mung bean and wheat, and maize or jute can be classified as rabi crop. On the other hand, groundnut is a kharif crop that needs to be planted in warm weather because it cannot tolerate cold temperature conditions.
