Vegetables to grow in august in Auraiya up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Auraiya, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Achhalda, Ajitmal, Auraiya, Bela, Bhagyanagar, Bidhuna, Erwakatra, Sahar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so ensure proper field drainage while taking advantage of high soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Auraiya district for the month of August. This guide explains:

• Which crops should be sown now,
• Which crops should be raised in nurseries and when to transplant them,
• Which seeds can be sown directly without nurseries, and
• When nursery plants should be transplanted if they are ready.

You will get this information block-wise in the guide so you can easily decide what to do in August according to your area.

What fields typically look like early august

• Standing/harvest crops: Okra, maize, gourds, and paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Auraiya show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (August)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of August, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in August, farmers can increase their income.

Let’s Start in August – Crop + Method + Advantage

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhalda Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare seedlings: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds can be sown for a good yield during this season.
  • Seedlings should be prepared in a protected environment to avoid monsoon damage.
    
• Advantage: Good yield of gourds + healthy seedlings for the next season.
  

🌾 Ajitmal Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Prepare seedlings: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in the monsoon season.
  • Seedlings need to be prepared for timely transplanting in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Monsoon vegetables + timely seedlings for winter crops.
  

🌾 Auraiya Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like spinach and coriander can provide income in a short time.
  • Transplanting tomatoes and chilies now will allow for early harvesting and better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from greens + early yield of tomatoes and chilies.
  

🌾 Bela Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare seedlings: Broccoli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables perform well during the monsoon season.
  • Prepare seedlings in a controlled environment for transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: Good yield of monsoon vegetables + prepared seedlings for future crops.
  

🌾 Bhagyanagar Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Eggplant (Brinjal), Peppers
• How & Why:
  
  • These short duration crops can be harvested quickly for income.
  • Transplanting eggplant and peppers now will lead to a good yield in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables + healthy yield of transplanted crops.
  

🌾 Bidhuna Block

• Sow now: Beans, Peas, Turnip
• Prepare seedlings: Early Cauliflower, Early Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited for the current weather conditions.
  • Preparing early seedlings ensures timely transplanting for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Suitable crop selection + prepared seedlings for next season.
  

🌾 Erwakatra Block

• Sow now: Leafy Vegetables (Palak, Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick cash flow from leafy vegetables in a short period.
  • Early transplanting ensures good yields and market price.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income and good yield from transplanted crops.
  

🌾 Sahar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Prepare seedlings: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in the monsoon season.
  • Seedlings need to be prepared for timely transplanting in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Monsoon vegetables + timely seedlings for winter crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf eating caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Monitor rainfall. If no rain, give light irrigation every 5-7 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent water stagnation, especially in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to save moisture during dry spells and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, if monsoon is weak.
  

Conclusion

August in Auraiya is all about smart planning:

• Ensure proper drainage and provide support for standing monsoon vegetables.
  
• Continue timely harvesting of early-sown okra, gourds, and cluster beans for steady income.
  
• Begin nursery preparation for early Rabi crops like tomato, brinjal, chilli, and early cauliflower/cabbage.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing leafy vegetables (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) and radish in well-drained beds for early market.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests and diseases, especially fungal issues due to humidity, and apply timely control measures.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on drainage and protection for current crops, planting short-duration greens for cash flow, and raising nurseries for upcoming winter vegetables—you’ll manage the monsoon well and set a strong, profitable base for the Rabi season.