Crop Calendar
Kharif 2026 Sowing Calendar: When to Plant What
By Dr. Anil Mehta · 6 min read
Kharif 2026 Sowing Calendar
The Kharif season hinges on the monsoon. Sowing too early risks poor germination; too late and the crop misses the peak rains. Here is a state-wise breakdown.
Rice (Paddy)
- Punjab/Haryana: Nursery mid-June, transplant by early July
- UP/Bihar: Nursery mid-June, transplant mid-July
- AP/Telangana: Nursery late June, transplant mid-July
Cotton
- Gujarat/Maharashtra: Sow with monsoon onset (June-end to July)
- Telangana: Sow by July 10 for best yields
Soybean
- MP: June 20 - July 5 is the optimal window
- Maharashtra: June 25 - July 10
Key Tips
- Always treat seed with Rhizobium/Trichoderma before sowing
- Check the 7-day rain forecast before broadcasting
- Maintain 2-5 cm standing water in rice nursery
- For cotton, ensure soil moisture at 60% field capacity
Pro tip: Use the PrajaAgro hyperlocal weather widget to time your sowing within a 48-hour rain window.