The grain quality is often superior (brighter and bolder) because it matures under clear skies rather than heavy rains.
Simran was already there, checking the leaves. She turned on the sprinkler system they had installed. "Don't worry, Pitaji. A light irrigation washes away the frost effect. Look, the stems are strong."
"Actually," Simran countered gently, "Maize originates from the warm tropics. It loves the sun. The problem in Kharif is often too much water, or pests that thrive in the humidity. But in Rabi, the pests are fewer, and if we use the irrigation correctly, the yield can be higher than wheat."