Vegetables to grow in june in Bulandshahr up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Ahar, Anupshahar, B. B. Nagar, Bugrasi, Bulandshahr, Danpur, Debai, Gulaothi, Khurja, Lakhaoti, Pahasu, Shikarpur, Siana, Unchagaon, 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, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with preparations for monsoon sowing, so managing soil moisture with early rains or irrigation is critical for nursery raising and land preparation. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

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

What fields typically look like early june

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, maize, mango, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, and cauliflower 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 areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) in Bulandshahr

Rice nursery preparation (for transplanting in July):
Prepare nurseries for rice varieties suited to Bulandshahr-up's climate and water availability.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures optimal yield in the kharif season.

Sowing of short-duration pulses:
Sow short-duration pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad).
✅ Benefit – These crops can mature quickly and provide additional income before the main kharif harvest.

Vegetable cultivation:
Plant cucurbits (bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin), okra (bhindi), and cluster bean (guar).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables are well-suited to the monsoon season and can fetch good prices in local markets.

Maize sowing:
Sow maize, especially hybrid varieties, for grain or fodder.
✅ Benefit – Maize can provide a good yield within a relatively short period.

Cotton sowing:
Complete the sowing of cotton in Bulandshahr-up.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures better plant establishment and yield.

👉 In this way, by planning rice nursery, pulses, vegetables, maize and cotton sowing in June, farmers in Bulandshahr can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahar Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the Bulandshahr's June climate.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial due to high temperatures.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Anupshahar Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, watermelon
• Prepare land: For monsoon season crops like maize and paddy
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and watermelon need well-drained sandy loam soil.
  • Incorporate organic manure to improve soil fertility.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon cultivation can generate substantial income.
  

🌾 B.B. Nagar Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, sponge gourd, round gourd
• Manage: Pest and disease control in existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Use organic pesticides to protect vegetables from pests.
  • Ensure proper ventilation in gourd crops to prevent fungal diseases.
    
• Advantage: Healthy vegetable production ensures better market value.
  

🌾 Bugrasi Block

• Sow now: Green beans, cluster beans, cowpea
• Intercrop: With young orchards for added income
• How & Why:
  
  • Leguminous crops fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting the orchard.
  • Choose short-duration varieties for quick returns.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use and income.
  

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Okra, leafy vegetables (amaranth, spinach)
• Transplant: Chilli, tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra grows well in warm weather with sufficient sunlight.
  • Early tomato transplanting helps avoid monsoon-related diseases.
    
• Advantage: Fresh vegetables for local markets.
  

🌾 Danpur Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, ridge gourd, snake gourd
• Mulch: To conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds
• How & Why:
  
  • Mulching with straw or plastic helps retain soil moisture.
  • Gourd crops need support structures for better fruit development.
    
• Advantage: Improved yield and quality of gourd vegetables.
  

🌾 Debai Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin, squash
• Prepare: Nursery beds for monsoon season vegetable seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and pumpkin require well-drained soil and ample sunlight.
  • Proper nursery management ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Early start for monsoon crops.
  

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Irrigate: Regularly to prevent water stress
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures can lead to water stress in vegetables.
  • Drip irrigation is effective for water conservation.
    
• Advantage: Ensuring healthy plant growth and yield.
  

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Green beans, cluster beans
• Weed: Regularly to prevent competition for nutrients
• How & Why:
  
  • Weeds can reduce crop yield significantly.
  • Manual weeding or herbicides can be used.
    
• Advantage: Increased vegetable productivity.
  

🌾 Lakhaoti Block

• Sow now: Okra, leafy vegetables (amaranth, spinach)
• Transplant: Chilli, tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra grows well in warm weather with sufficient sunlight.
  • Early tomato transplanting helps avoid monsoon-related diseases.
    
• Advantage: Fresh vegetables for local markets.
  

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, sponge gourd, round gourd
• Manage: Pest and disease control in existing vegetable crops
  
• How & Why:
  
  • Use organic pesticides to protect vegetables from pests.
    
  • Ensure proper ventilation in gourd crops to prevent fungal diseases.
    
• Advantage: Healthy vegetable production ensures better market value.
  

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, watermelon
• Prepare land: For monsoon season crops like maize and paddy
  
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and watermelon need well-drained sandy loam soil.
    
  • Incorporate organic manure to improve soil fertility.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon cultivation can generate substantial income.
  

🌾 Siana Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, ridge gourd, snake gourd
  
• Mulch: To conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds
  
• How & Why:
  
  • Mulching with straw or plastic helps retain soil moisture.
    
  • Gourd crops need support structures for better fruit development.
    
• Advantage: Improved yield and quality of gourd vegetables.
  

🌾 Unchagaon Block

• Sow now: Green beans, cluster beans, cowpea
  
• Intercrop: With young orchards for added income
  
• How & Why:
  
  • Leguminous crops fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting the orchard.
    
  • Choose short-duration varieties for quick returns.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use and income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields daily. Check undersides of leaves, growing tips, and new shoots.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/stems immediately.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for sucking pests (whiteflies, jassids) and pheromone traps for borers.
  
• Keep fields clean of weeds, which can act as pest hosts. Spray recommended pesticides only when necessary, rotating types to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light, frequent irrigation every 3–5 days, especially before monsoon rains.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in all fields to prevent waterlogging, crucial as monsoon approaches.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

June in Bulandshahr is all about preparing for and starting the monsoon season:

• Finish harvesting late summer crops like spring-sown gourds and okra.
• Prepare fields thoroughly for monsoon sowing; ensure excellent drainage to avoid waterlogging.
• Start sowing monsoon season vegetables like Bhindi (Okra), Lauki (Bottle Gourd), Karela (Bitter Gourd), Tinda, Torai (Ridge Gourd), and Cowpea.
• Keep a close watch on weather patterns and pre-monsoon showers; manage water wisely.
• Be vigilant for pests and diseases, as humidity can increase their activity.

If you follow these steps carefully—focusing on timely sowing of monsoon crops, ensuring good field preparation, and proactive pest management—you’ll set your farm up for a strong and productive rainy season harvest.