Question

Minimum temperature for cool season crop is _________℃

Answer 1

Hint: Cool season crops are crops that are planted beforehand so that they can get mature in winter/cool season. Cool-season crops are harvested in the cool/winter season.

Complete Answer:
There are different weathers in India. Growing a crop depends upon the temperature, humidity, light intensity, etc. as it is important for the normal growth cycle of the crop.
So, planting of what type of crops depends upon the season. If it's winter then there will be less temperature, less humidity, less intense or little sunlight, etc, and vice-versa for summer.

Crops are generally divided into two categories: Warm-season crop and cool-season crop.
- Cool-season crops: Cool-season crops are crops that are planted beforehand so that they can get mature in winter/cool season.
- Cool-season crops are harvested in the cool/winter season. Cool-season crops are planted when the temperature of soil and air is as low as 5℃.
- Mature cool-season crops can withstand freezing temperatures without any protection. Cool-season crops do not mature or do well in warm temperatures.

So, the minimum temperature for the cool-season crop is 5℃.

Note: Examples of cool-season crops are:
- These crops can withstand freezing temperatures: Broccoli, garlic, onion, peas, radish, spinach, etc.
- These crops cannot withstand temperatures below 5℃: Beetroot, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, etc.