🌾 Top 5 Kharif Crops of Rajasthan
(Sown from July to October)
| No. | Crop Name | Major Districts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl Millet (Bajra) | Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Churu, Sikar |
| 2 | Soybean | Kota, Jhalawar, Baran, Bundi |
| 3 | Cluster Bean (Guar) | Bikaner, Nagaur, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu |
| 4 | Groundnut | Barmer, Jalore, Pali, Sirohi |
| 5 | Maize | Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Chittorgarh |
1️⃣ Pearl Millet (Bajra)
How to Grow:
- Sowing Time: End of June to July
- Seed Rate: 4 to 5 kg/ha
- Row Spacing: 45 x 10 cm
- Varieties: Improved hybrid and local (HHB 67 Improved, RHB 173)
Fertilizer Management:
- Nitrogen: 40–60 kg, Phosphorus: 20 kg per hectare
- Apply half nitrogen and full phosphorus at sowing; the remaining nitrogen as top dressing
Disease & Pest Control:
- Diseases: Blight, Smut
- Pests: Stem borer, Locust
- Measures: Resistant varieties, Trichoderma, neem extract spray
2️⃣ Soybean
How to Grow:
- Sowing Time: Last week of June to mid-July
- Seed Rate: 75–80 kg/ha
- Row Spacing: 45 x 10 cm
- Varieties: JS 335, NRC 37, RVS 2001-4
Fertilizer Management:
- Nitrogen: 20 kg, Phosphorus: 60 kg, Potash: 40 kg per hectare
- Sulphur: 20 kg required
- Seed Treatment: Rhizobium culture and PSB
Disease & Pest Control:
- Diseases: Leaf spot, Root rot
- Pests: Leaf-eating beetle, Caterpillar
- Measures: Trichoderma, Imidacloprid, Quinalphos for Helicoverpa
3️⃣ Cluster Bean (Guar)
How to Grow:
- Sowing Time: First week of July
- Seed Rate: 15–18 kg/ha
- Row Spacing: 45 x 20 cm
- Varieties: HG 563, RGC 1066, RGC 936
Fertilizer Management:
- Nitrogen: 20 kg, Phosphorus: 40 kg, Sulphur: 20 kg per hectare
- Add biofertilizer Rhizobium
Disease & Pest Control:
- Diseases: Leaf blight, Anthracnose
- Pests: Whitefly, Thrips
- Measures: Neem-based pesticides, Resistant varieties
4️⃣ Groundnut
How to Grow:
- Sowing Time: End of June to mid-July
- Seed Rate: 100–125 kg/ha
- Row Spacing: 30 x 15 cm
- Varieties: GG 20, TG 37A, Girnar 2
Fertilizer Management:
- Nitrogen: 20 kg, Phosphorus: 40 kg, Sulphur: 20 kg per hectare
- Seed Treatment: Rhizobium and PSB
Disease & Pest Control:
- Diseases: Leaf blight, Tikka disease
- Pests: White grub, Hairy caterpillar
- Measures: Hexaconazole, Chlorpyrifos spray
5️⃣ Maize
How to Grow:
- Sowing Time: End of June to July
- Seed Rate: 20–25 kg/ha
- Row Spacing: 60 x 20 cm
- Varieties: HQPM 1, Bio 9637, Pratap Maize
Fertilizer Management:
- Nitrogen: 120 kg, Phosphorus: 60 kg, Potash: 40 kg per hectare
- Apply nitrogen in three equal splits — at sowing, 30 days after, and 50 days after sowing
Disease & Pest Control:
- Diseases: Leaf blight, Ear rot
- Pests: Stem borer, Fall armyworm
- Measures: Pheromone traps, Thiamethoxam + Chlorantraniliprole
🌟 Tips
- Practice crop rotation — avoid growing the same crop repeatedly
- Use organic options: Neem oil, Vermicompost
- Get soil tested before planning fertilizer application
- Consult Agriculture Department or Krishi Vigyan Kendra for guidance
