Abstract

Crop planning based on probability of rainfall at Hawalbagh, Almora

Highlights

  • Chances of dry spells: The chances of getting dry spells during kharif and rabi seasons were worked out with two different criteria

  • The week received less than half of the amount of normal rainfall of that particular week is characterized as drought

  • A particular week was classified as drought when it receives less than 15 mm rainfall

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Summary

Flower and grain filling

185.0 170.5 durations) and varieties (with different maturity periods). Based on the probability of rainfall and commencement of monsoon season, the expected monsoon is denoted as early, timely and late monsoon and crop varieties selected . The crop production strategies and crop varieties discussed here is based on the collective experience and expertise of the institution

Rainfall occurrence
Onset and withdrawal of rainy season
Expected monthly rainfall
Expected Weekly rainfall
Findings
Planning of kharif crops
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