The three major Kharif crops grown in Haryana are:

Kharif crops

• The Kharif crops also known as Monsoon crops or Autumn crops, are cultivated and harvested during the monsoon season which generally lasts from June to November depending upon the area.
• The major Kharif crops of Haryana are - rice, jowar, bajra, maize, cotton, jute, sugarcane, sesame, and groundnut.
• Rice (paddy) - It is the most important Kharif crop as it is the most widely consumed staple crop of India and ranks third in worldwide production. It requires a hot and humid climate with plenty of water thus is generally grown in rain-fed areas. The optimum temperature during the growing season is 16-20ºC and during the ripening is 18-32ºC.
• Sugarcane - It is a perennial grass that is used in sugar production. According to the FAO, it is the world's largest crop by production quantity. It is cultivated in areas with a tropical or subtropical climate and is one of the most efficient photosynthesizers in the whole plant kingdom.
• Cotton - The cotton plant is native to the tropical and subtropical regions around the world, and its fiber is almost pure cellulose. The plant finds its most common application in the textile industry.