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

Are you a farmer from Agra, up (UP)? In June, 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 end of the Zaid season and the beginning of Kharif sowings with the arrival of the monsoon, so proper irrigation is crucial until the rains stabilize. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Agra 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, cotton, bajra, and some vegetables like okra 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June)

Kharif Crops Sowing:
Sow crops like paddy, maize, soybean, pigeon pea, groundnut, and cotton. Ensure timely sowing with proper spacing and seed rate.
✅ Benefit – These are the main crops for the season and contribute significantly to income.

Vegetable Seedling Preparation:
Prepare nurseries for vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chili, and okra for transplanting later.
✅ Benefit – Getting seedlings ready ensures timely transplanting and better yields.

Orchard Management:
Take care of fruit trees by providing proper irrigation, fertilizers, and pest control measures. Prune unwanted branches in mango and guava orchards.
✅ Benefit – Healthy orchards lead to better fruit production in the coming seasons.

Livestock Management:
Provide proper shelter, feed, and water to livestock. Protect them from heat stress and diseases.
✅ Benefit – Healthy livestock ensures good milk and meat production.

Water Conservation:
Implement water conservation techniques like rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation in Agra to tackle water scarcity.
✅ Benefit – Conserving water ensures better crop yields and sustainability.

👉 In this way, by planning Kharif crops, nurseries, orchards, livestock and water conservation in June, farmers in Agra can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhnera Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, bitter gourd, ridge gourd
• Prepare seedlings: Okra, chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in warm and humid conditions of June in Agra.
  • Early preparation of seedlings ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on the favorable weather and market demand for these vegetables.
  

🌾 Akola Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean, cowpea
• Transplant: Early cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans are short-duration crops suitable for quick returns.
  • Early cauliflower and cabbage transplanting helps in catching the early market.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Bichpuri Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, round gourd, sponge gourd
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits grow rapidly in June and provide a good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in July.
    
• Advantage: High-yielding vegetables and timely transplanting for a better crop.
  

🌾 Fatehabad Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach, coriander
• Transplant: Brinjal, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick income in a short period.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chili during this time helps in establishing the crop before heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Short-duration crops and timely transplanted vegetables ensure stable income.
  

🌾 Jagner Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Prepare land: For kharif paddy
• How & Why:
  
  • These fruits thrive in the hot and dry climate of Agra in June.
  • Land preparation for paddy ensures timely sowing with the onset of monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High-value fruits and readiness for the main kharif crop.
  

🌾 Khandauli Block

• Sow now: Lobia (for fodder), maize (for fodder)
• Intercropping: Sugarcane with okra/beans
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops address the livestock feed requirement during this period.
  • Intercropping maximizes land utilization and provides additional income.
    
• Advantage: Fodder security and increased profitability through intercropping.
  

🌾 Pinahat Block

• Sow now: Turai (ridge gourd), Tinda (round gourd)
• Soil Preparation: For rainy season vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited to the hot weather and provide good yield.
  • Preparing the soil now will save time and ensure timely sowing once monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: Ensures good gourd production, saves time in July for other vegetables.
  

🌾 Shamshabad Block

• Sow now: Green gram (mung bean), black gram (urad bean)
• Transplant: Papaya
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
  • June is ideal for transplanting papaya for good establishment.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and higher yields for Papaya and Mung/Urad.
  

🌾 Kheragarh Block

• Sow now: Guar (cluster bean), Moth bean
• Land preparation: For Pearl Millet (Bajra)
• How & Why:
  
  • These drought-resistant legumes are suitable for the region's climate.
  • Prepare for monsoon-dependent bajra planting.
    
• Advantage: Resilience to hot weather, land is ready for rainy-season crop.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle
  
• Leafy greens (e.g., Amaranth): 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 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

• Give light irrigation every 3–5 days, especially during pre-monsoon heat. Adjust based on soil moisture and early monsoon showers.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, particularly as monsoon approaches.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Agra is all about preparing for and embracing the monsoon:

• Prepare fields, improve drainage, and sow monsoon cucurbits like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, and pumpkin.
  
• Sow quick-growing monsoon greens such as Amaranthus (Cholai) and spinach for quick returns.
  
• Direct-sow important monsoon vegetables such as okra (Bhindi), cluster beans (Guar), and cowpea (Lobia).
  
• Consider raising nurseries for early monsoon brinjal and chilli for transplanting after initial rains.
  
• Actively monitor for monsoon-specific pests and diseases, applying timely and targeted controls.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely monsoon crop sowing, quick greens for cash flow, and proactive pest/drainage management—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable monsoon harvest in Agra.