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

Are you a farmer from Chitrakoot, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Karwi, Mahuwa, Manikpur, Pahari, Ramnagar, 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. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season, with farmers preparing fields for the coming monsoon, so maintaining soil moisture through irrigation is critical for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chitrakoot 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: Okra, brinjal, summer squash, and bottle gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and early cabbage 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 dal and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cucumber, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Sponge gourd, Ridge gourd, Pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that grow quickly and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato (for late Kharif season/early Rabi season).
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting when monsoon conditions are favorable.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early-sown rice seedlings if water availability is assured. Also, transplant Chilli, Brinjal, and Tomato seedlings (if nurseries were prepared earlier).

Kharif crops:
Sowing of Kharif crops like Paddy, Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl millet (Bajra), Maize, Pigeon pea (Arhar), Groundnut, Sesame, Soybean, and Cotton should be initiated with the onset of monsoon rains. Select short to medium duration varieties based on local rainfall patterns in Chitrakoot.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, Cowpea, and Napier grass to ensure sufficient fodder availability for livestock during the lean period.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green fodder supply for livestock.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Karwi Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the rainy season and can tolerate high humidity.
  • Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production during the monsoon.
  

🌾 Mahuwa Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are quick-growing and provide early yield.
  • Early tomato transplanting can help capture the market before the main season.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and early market access.
  

🌾 Manikpur Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive well in the rainy season with proper support structures.
  • Ensure adequate spacing for chili and brinjal to prevent disease spread.
    
• Advantage: High demand for gourds and solanaceous crops in the local market.
  

🌾 Pahari Block

• Sow now: Maize (for vegetable purpose), beans
• Transplant: Okra, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize can be used as green cobs for sale, providing an additional income.
  • Beans are nitrogen-fixing and improve soil fertility.
    
• Advantage: Dual-purpose crop and soil improvement.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Lady finger (Okra), long bean
• Transplant: Chili (improved varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Lady finger and long bean are high yielding in rainy season.
  • Improved chili varieties are resistant to pest and diseases.
    
• Advantage: High vegetable production for Chitrakoot farmers with less risk.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch in Chitrakoot (June)

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• 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.
  
• 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 for Chitrakoot (June)

• Before monsoon starts: Water every 3-5 days, depending on heat and soil.
  
• During early monsoon showers: Reduce irrigation frequency; check soil moisture.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially as rains increase.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Chitrakoot is all about preparing for the monsoon:

• Prepare fields thoroughly, ensuring excellent drainage for monsoon crops.
  
• Direct sow key monsoon vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Ridge Gourd (Torai), and Cowpea (Lobia).
  
• Start quick-growing leafy greens such as Amaranth (Chaulai) for fast cash flow.
  
• Monitor closely for pest and disease outbreaks, common with increased humidity.
  
• Manage rainwater efficiently to prevent waterlogging; provide supplementary irrigation during dry spells.
  
  

By focusing on timely field preparation, planting suitable monsoon vegetables, and diligent pest/water management, you'll ensure a healthy harvest and a profitable start to the Kharif season.