Rabi crops are sown as the monsoon retreats and winter begins. They rely on residual soil moisture or irrigation rather than heavy rains. Difference Between Rabi And Kharif Crops: Chart & Examples
Rabi means "spring" in Arabic. These crops are grown in the winter season and harvested in spring. They depend on irrigation or residual soil moisture from the monsoon. kharif rabi and zaid crops
Example: Watermelons are sown in March in North India and sold in peak summer (May–June), before the monsoon arrives. Rabi crops are sown as the monsoon retreats