Kharif ratoon is ready for harvest in the month of November-December. Harvested earheads from standing crop are carted transported) in threshing yard for complete drying. After drying, grains are separated by trampling under bullock feet. Storage should be done after complete drying of seeds. Fodder is harvested after harvesting of earheads. Local variety takes 140-150 days, while improved variety takes 100 to 110 days for maturity.