Paddy is the term used for unhusked rice. It is the most important cereal crop in India, and is grown in all states of the country.
Cotton is a warm-season crop that is grown in a variety of soil types. However, it prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Sugarcane is a tropical and subtropical crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Groundnut, also known as peanut, is a legume crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained sandy loam soils.
Soybean is an oilseed crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils. The crop needs a warm climate and rainfall of about 600-700 mm.
Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Tomatoes, scientific name Solanum lycopersicum, is a warm-season crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Chilli, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum, is a warm-season crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils. It needs a warm climate and rainfall of about 500-700 mm.
Potato, a tuber crop, is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils. It needs a cool climate and rainfall of about 600-1000 mm.
Onion, scientifically known as Allium cepa, is a cool-season crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Brinjal, also known as eggplant, is a warm-season crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Okra, also known as lady's finger, is a warm-season crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained sandy loam soils.
Wheat, a cereal grain, is the second most important crop in India, after rice. It is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Grapes are a temperate fruit crop that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils. It needs a cool climate and rainfall of about 500-700 mm.
Tea is an evergreen shrub that is grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained loamy soils. It needs a warm and humid climate and rainfall of about 1500-2000 mm.
