V.K. Balsane, S.U. Borale and R.S. Rajput
Abstract
An agro climatic study was conducted at Akola region of Maharashtra using database of 47 years (1970-2016) to assess the length of growing period for Akola. The analysis of length of growing period done on weekly basis. The average annual rainfall for Akola estimated as 796.44 mm. The rainfall more than 30 mm was found to occur during 24 to 36 SMW and the highest weekly rainfall 56.62 mm found to occur in 32 SMW. The PET was observed more than 70 mm from 18 to 22 SMW. Mean LGP based on Ima was 150 days, with 38.29 % of the total years recording LGP ï³ 160 days. The total rainfall of 1316.8 mm was available for 168 days of LGP in the year 1988. From the mean annual rainfall (796.44 mm) and length of growing period (150 days) the region was subjected to mild type of drought where crops can be grown with slight or no moisture limitation. It is therefore recommend planning the crops having crop period equal to or less than 150 days during kharif season.