Madras Agricultural Journal
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Rainfall Pattern and Cropping System in Kinathukadavu Block Coimbatore District

Abstract

The rainfall pattern of Kinathukadavu block was analysed statistically and presented in the form of charts for annual. seasonal monthly and weekly means along with number of rainy days. The data show the well distributed rainfall in summer, South-west and North-east monsoons. The farmers can raise two crops under rainfed condition... The first crop of groundnut can be sown after middle of April and the second crop of sorghum or cotton can be sown by first week of August. This type of cropping system will enable the farmers to maintain the soil fertility.

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