Explanation

Major Kharif Crops

1. Rice
2. Sugarcane
3. Cotton
4. Maize
5. Bajra
6. Jowar

• Start: April – June
• End: September – October

• Sowing: October – December
• Harvesting: March – May

Last verified on 25-01-2026

Explanation

Rabi Crop:

• Start: October-December (winter season)
• End: March-May (harvesting season)
• Rabi crops are planted in the winter and harvested in the summer.

Kharif Crop:

• Start: June-July (monsoon season)
• End: September-October (harvesting season)
• Kharif crops are planted in the monsoon season and harvested in the winter.

Pakistan's major agricultural seasons:

Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (winter).

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Monsoon season in Pakistan starts in July and ends in September.
• It bringing significant rainfall mainly to northern and eastern regions. 

Additional information:

• Cool, dry winter: December to February
• Hot, dry spring: March to May
• Summer rainy season (southwest monsoon): June to September
• Retreating monsoons: October to November

Last verified on 23-03-2026

Explanation

• Murree receives the highest rainfall in all of Pakistan with an annual average of more than 1500 mm.
• The area having the lowest rainfall in Pakistan is Nokhudi (Balochistan)
• Equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

Explanation

Rabi crops are sown in winter (October–December) and harvested in spring (March–April).

Wheat is the major Rabi crop, especially in Pakistan and India.

Kharif crops are sown in summer (April–June) and harvested in autumn (September–October).

Rice is the major Kharif crop, grown during the monsoon season.