Zaid Season Challenges In India Repack May 2026

In the Indian agricultural calendar, the Zaid season is the short, intermediate cropping period between the Rabi (winter) and Kharif (monsoon) seasons. Typically spanning from April to June , this season is crucial for producing high-value fruits, vegetables, and fodder. Key Zaid crops include watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, and fodder crops like cowpea.