Maize Rabi Or Kharif

| Parameter | Kharif Maize | Rabi Maize | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | June - July | October - December | | Harvest Season | Sep - Oct | March - April | | Water Source | Rainfed (depends on rain) | Irrigated (canals/borewells) | | Average Yield | Moderate (2.5 – 3.5 t/ha) | High (4.5 – 6.0 t/ha) | | Pest/Disease | High (Armyworm, Blight) | Low (Safe for organic farming) | | Grain Moisture at Harvest | High (20-25%) – Needs drying | Low (14-16%) – Market ready | | Market Price | Low (monsoon glut) | High (summer scarcity) | | Risk Factor | High (weather dependent) | Medium (irrigation dependent) |

It requires a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging between 21°C and 27°C. maize rabi or kharif