There are three major cropping seasons in India. These are (i) Rabi (October to March) -Important crops are wheat, oat, barley, etc. (ii) Kharif (July to October)Important crops are rice, millet, maize (corn), cotton, etc. (iii) Zaid (March to June) - Important crops are watermelon, cucumber, muskmelon, sunflower, etc.