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

Are you a farmer from Sonbhadra, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Babani, Chatra, Chopan, Duddhi, Ghorawal, Kharpathar, Myorpur, Nagawan, Robertsganj, 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, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. June is the beginning of the Kharif season, and with the monsoon arriving, soil moisture will improve, but initial irrigation might be needed for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sonbhadra 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: Mango, litchi, bottle gourd, and pointed gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chili seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Amaranth, spinach, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Sonbhadra 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), amaranth (Chaulai), cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, tomato, and chili for the Kharif season.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting after the monsoon starts.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early paddy seedlings if water is available. Prepare fields for rice transplanting by puddling and leveling.

Other crops:
Sow maize, pearl millet (Bajra), and sorghum (Jowar) as fodder crops. Prepare land for soybean, pigeon pea (Arhar), and groundnut sowing, which will start with the onset of monsoon.
✅ Benefit – Fodder crops provide green feed for livestock during the monsoon, and timely sowing of Kharif pulses and oilseeds ensures better yields.

Fruits:
Plant mango and guava saplings. Take care of existing fruit orchards with proper irrigation and pest management.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and other crops in June for Sonbhadra, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babani Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Monsoon-ready crops ensure timely yield and better market prices in Sonbhadra.
  • Chilli and brinjal nurseries will be ready for transplanting after heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Early monsoon sowing maximizes yield potential and income.
  

🌾 Chatra Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Monsoon-ready crops ensure timely yield and better market prices in Sonbhadra.
  • Chilli and brinjal nurseries will be ready for transplanting after heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Early monsoon sowing maximizes yield potential and income.
  

🌾 Chopan Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on crops suited for the region's rainfall pattern.
  • Prepare seedlings for later transplanting when the weather is favorable.
    
• Advantage: Planning ahead reduces risk and ensures continuous production.
  

🌾 Duddhi Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Monsoon sowing allows effective use of rainwater.
  • Raising nurseries ensures seedling availability post peak monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Optimizing monsoon rainfall leads to successful crop cultivation.
  

🌾 Ghorawal Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Direct sowing of quick-growing vegetables maximizes early returns.
  • Start nursery to prepare for next crop cycle after monsoon settles.
    
• Advantage: Continuous planting strategy ensures year-round income generation.
  

🌾 Kharpathar Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Sow monsoon crops to take advantage of rainwater and humidity.
  • Nursery for chillies and eggplant ensures timely availability of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Monsoon cultivation provides abundant yields.
  

🌾 Myorpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Maximize yields by starting monsoon-season crops now.
  • Prepare seedlings for transplanting later in the season.
    
• Advantage: Efficient use of land and water resources.
  

🌾 Nagawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • The region's early monsoon season favors cucurbits and beans.
  • Prepare seedling nurseries for the crops to be planted later.
    
• Advantage: Early crops get better market value.
  

🌾 Robertsganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Plant quick-growing vegetables for immediate harvest.
  • Ensure seedling availability for future planting.
    
• Advantage: Double cropping improves farm income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit 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

• Early June: Irrigate every 5-7 days (soil-moisture based); increase if dry and hot.
  
• With monsoon onset: Focus on drainage, prevent waterlogging in fields and nurseries.
  
• 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 Sonbhadra is all about kickstarting the monsoon season smart:

• Prepare fields for monsoon crops, ensuring excellent drainage.
  
• Direct sow monsoon staples like Bhindi (Okra), Lobia (Cowpea), and various Gourds.
  
• Raise nurseries for early monsoon Brinjal and Chili transplants.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early income.
  
• Maintain strict vigilance against monsoon pests and diseases with timely action.
  
  

By following these steps—focusing on timely planting of monsoon-ready vegetables, ensuring proper drainage, and managing pests proactively—you'll navigate the June rains wisely and set up a productive, profitable rainy season.