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

Are you a farmer from Auraiya, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Achhalda, Ajeemalpur, Auraiya, Bhagyanagar, Bidhuna, Erwakatra, Sahiyana, Sengalpur, 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, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak Kharif sowing season with the monsoon active, so soil moisture is generally high, but proper drainage is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Auraiya district for the month of July. 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 July according to your area.

What fields typically look like early september

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, sugarcane, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Aurangabad show a mix of standing grains/cash crops, vegetable nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/oilseed crops.

What to start now (July) in Auraiya

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Leafy vegetables (Amaranthus, Spinach).
✅ Benefit – Quick germination and growth due to monsoon rains.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower for winter season crops.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings ready for transplanting after monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings. Transplant early varieties of vegetables like tomato and chili if nurseries were prepared earlier.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures optimal growth and yield.

Kharif pulses (sowing):
Sow Arhar (Pigeon Pea), Moong Bean (Green Gram), and Urad Bean (Black Gram).
✅ Benefit – High demand and good market price for pulses.

Maize (sowing):
Sow maize for grain or fodder.
✅ Benefit – Maize is a versatile crop with multiple uses.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhalda Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Amaranthus
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds establish well in warm, humid weather. Provide support for gourds to climb.
  • Prepare raised nursery beds for healthy seedlings of Chilli and Brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing of summer vegetables ensures good yield and market price.
  

🌾 Ajeemalpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Cucurbits (Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and cluster bean are short duration and improve soil health.
  • Transplant cucurbits on raised beds to avoid waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Legumes enrich soil; transplanted cucurbits mature early.
  

🌾 Auraiya Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Okra, Lobia
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus grows fast, providing quick returns. Okra and Lobia thrive in this weather.
  • Transplant after 25-30 days when seedlings are strong, ensuring proper spacing.
    
• Advantage: Staggered sowing ensures continuous income; transplanting improves plant survival.
  

🌾 Bhagyanagar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits grow rapidly during monsoon; ensure proper drainage.
  • Start tomato nursery in protected environment for transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: High yielding cucurbits during monsoon; timely tomato transplanting.
  

🌾 Bidhuna Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick cash flow. Ensure adequate moisture for root crops.
  • Transplant capsicum on raised beds to prevent root rot.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from leafy vegetables; capsicum benefits from well-drained soil.
  

🌾 Erwakatra Block

• Sow now: Beans, Okra, Maize (for vegetable use)
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans and maize can be intercropped. Okra is a reliable crop for this season.
  • Prepare nurseries for winter vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage.
    
• Advantage: Beans improve soil nitrogen; timely nursery ensures early winter crops.
  

🌾 Sahiyana Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like cluster bean and cowpea enrich soil. Okra is well-suited for monsoon.
  • Transplant when seedlings are strong to avoid mortality due to heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement from legumes; successful transplanting of main crops.
  

🌾 Sengalpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well adapted to monsoon. Ensure proper staking for vertical growth.
  • Prepare nurseries under shade nets for protection against heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: High yield from cucurbits; healthy seedlings for future crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• 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. Irrigate lightly only if dry spells last more than 4-5 days.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage. Avoid waterlogging in fields and nurseries, use raised beds if needed.
  
• Avoid overhead irrigation during continuous rain or high humidity to prevent fungal diseases.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to suppress weeds and protect soil from heavy rain.
  

Conclusion

July in Auraiya demands careful monsoon management:

• Ensure proper field drainage to prevent waterlogging for new sowings.
  
• Start direct sowing of rainy season vegetables like Bhindi, Lauki, Turai, Karela, and Cluster Beans.
  
• Raise nurseries for upcoming winter crops such as early cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and chillies for later transplanting.
  
• Monitor closely for fungal diseases and pests, taking timely preventive measures.
  
• Manage weeds vigorously as they grow fast during monsoon.
  
  

By prioritizing excellent drainage, timely sowing of monsoon-adapted vegetables for early market, and diligently preparing nurseries for the post-monsoon period, you'll navigate the July challenges successfully and set yourself up for a stable and profitable farming year.