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

Are you a farmer from Budaun, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Ambiapur, Asafpur, Bilsi, Bisauli, Dahgawan, Dataganj, Jagapur, Miyanganj, Sahaswan, Salarpur, Samrer, Ujhani, Usawan, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. August is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so soil moisture is generally high, reducing the immediate need for irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Budaun 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: Sugarcane, maize, 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, fenugreek, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) in Budaun

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ambiapur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd,Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds provide good yield in August with proper irrigation.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili transplanting ensures crop establishment before winter.
    
• Advantage: Maximize monsoon moisture, early market arrival.
  

🌾 Asafpur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean fix nitrogen and give yield in less fertile soil.
  • Tomato transplant benefits from late monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement, water conservation, good yield.
  

🌾 Bilsi Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Sorghum (for fodder)
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops are vital for livestock during this period.
  • Cauliflower and Cabbage benefit from cooler nights.
    
• Advantage: Fodder availability, healthy winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Bisauli Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: None (Focus on existing crops)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot can be sown for early winter harvest.
  • Maintain irrigation and pest control in other crops.
    
• Advantage: Early root vegetables, reduces pest pressure on other crops.
  

🌾 Dahgawan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Chili, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick growing leafy vegetables for immediate income.
  • Chili and Capsicum benefit from August planting for longer fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Fast return, longer growing season.
  

🌾 Dataganj Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in the monsoon season.
  • Brinjal gets a head start before winter.
    
• Advantage: High yield, early market access.
  

🌾 Jagapur Block

• Sow now: Maize (for grain), Pigeon Pea (Arhar)
• Transplant: Tomato (late variety)
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize and Pigeon Pea are staple crops suitable for rain-fed conditions.
  • Late Tomato planting avoids early frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Staple food security, reduced frost risk.
  

🌾 Miyanganj Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Cabbage (early variety)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumbers and Pumpkins grow rapidly in the monsoon.
  • Early Cabbage variety planting ensures harvest before peak winter.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest, staggered planting.
  

🌾 Sahaswan Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Lady Finger (Okra)
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides nutritious leafy greens, okra is fast growing.
  • Chili will benefit from residual monsoon moisture.
    
• Advantage: Nutrition, quick yield, longer growing season.
  

🌾 Salarpur Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility, Cauliflower prepares for winter.
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• Advantage: Soil health, winter vegetable preparation.
  

🌾 Samrer Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses fix nitrogen, Brinjal gets established before winter.
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• Advantage: Soil enrichment, early vegetable.
  

🌾 Ujhani Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Good yield with proper irrigation.
  • Tomato transplanting benefits from late monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Maximize monsoon moisture, better prices.
  

🌾 Usawan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot can be sown for early winter harvest. Cabbage will benefit from cooler night.
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• Advantage: Early root vegetables, healthy winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fast return, longer growing season.
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• Advantage: Fast return, longer growing season.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips, especially after rain.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds to reduce pest hiding places.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance. Focus on preventive measures for fungal diseases in wet weather.
  
  

Irrigation

• In August, rely mostly on rainfall. Check soil moisture daily.
  
• If no rain for 3-4 days, give light irrigation, especially to younger plants.
  
• Crucially, ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot, particularly in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to reduce soil erosion and manage moisture during breaks in rain.
  

Conclusion

August in Budaun is about smart monsoon management and early winter prep:

• Continue harvesting monsoon vegetables like okra, gourds, and cluster beans.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach and amaranth for early income.
  
• Begin raising nurseries for winter vegetables: tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, and chili.
  
• Direct sow early radish and turnip for a quick harvest.
  
• Maintain vigil against monsoon pests and diseases; ensure good drainage.
  
  

By focusing on ongoing harvests, quick cash crops, and timely nursery raising for winter vegetables, you’ll manage the monsoon effectively and lay a strong foundation for the upcoming profitable winter season.