Planning
India Crop Calendar: When Spices, Pulses, Grains and Vegetables Are Harvested
Seasonal availability of spices, pulses, grains, vegetables and fruits exported from India, with harvest windows to help importers plan procurement.
Indian crops follow two main seasons: Kharif (sown with the monsoon in June–July and harvested in October–December) and Rabi (sown in October–December and harvested in February–April). Knowing the harvest windows helps importers time their orders for the freshest material.
Typical harvest and peak supply windows
| Product | Harvest or peak supply |
|---|---|
| Cumin seeds | February–April (Rabi) |
| Coriander seeds | March–April (Rabi) |
| Fenugreek seeds | March–April (Rabi) |
| Yellow mustard | February–April (Rabi) |
| Dried red chilli | January–April |
| Chickpeas | February–April (Rabi) |
| Wheat | March–May (Rabi) |
| Mung beans (moong) | Kharif crop October–November; summer crop in some regions |
| Moth beans, guar, pearl millet | October–December (Kharif) |
| Onion | Rabi crop March–May, with stored supply later in the year |
| Garlic | February–April |
| Carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, radish, turnip, beetroot | October–March |
| Potato | January–March, with cold-stored supply through the year |
| Pomegranate | September–March |
| Kinnow | December–March |
| Raw mango | March–June |
| Amla | October–February |
Planning tips
- Place orders for new-crop spices soon after harvest for the best aroma and colour.
- For off-season supply, ask about cold-stored lots and how their quality is maintained.
- Weather can shift harvest dates by a few weeks, and prices respond to crop size, so ask for a current update before you commit.
Dates are indicative and vary by region and year. Ask us for current availability when you request a quotation.
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