Vegetables to grow in july in Aligarh up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Aligarh, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Akrabad, Atrauli, Beswan, Bijoli, Chandaus, Dhanipur, Gangiri, Gonda, Iglas, Jawan, Khair, Tappal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. July marks the peak of the Kharif season, with active monsoon rains providing good soil moisture and reducing the need for frequent irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

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

What fields typically look like early july

• Standing/harvest crops: Okra, maize, bottle gourd, 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 amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July)

Paddy (Rice): Focus on transplanting paddy seedlings. Ensure proper water management and weed control in the fields.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes yield potential.

Maize: Continue sowing maize. Select high-yielding varieties suitable for Aligarh's climate.
✅ Benefit – Maize provides a good source of fodder and grain.

Pulses (Urd and Moong): Sow Urd (Black Gram) and Moong (Green Gram). Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide a good source of protein.

Vegetables: Start nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, brinjal, and chili.
✅ Benefit – Preparing nurseries ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting.

Sugarcane: Continue intercultural operations in sugarcane fields, including weeding and fertilizer application.
✅ Benefit – Proper management enhances sugarcane yield and sugar content.

👉 In this way, by planning for paddy, maize, pulses, vegetables and sugarcane in July, farmers can increase their income in Aligarh.

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

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh (July)

🌾 Akrabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the warm, humid climate of Aligarh in July.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for a good yield.
• Advantage: Capitalize on monsoon season, staggered planting for continuous harvest.

🌾 Atrauli Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits do well in this season.
  • Early tomato transplanting avoids late-season diseases.
• Advantage: Good market demand for cucurbits, early tomato crop fetches good price.

🌾 Beswan Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • These are short-duration crops suitable for intercropping.
  • Nursery raising ensures timely availability of seedlings.
• Advantage: Diversified cropping, reduced risk, and higher income potential.

🌾 Bijoli Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), French Beans, Round Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Suitable for July climate, provide good yield.
  • Ensure proper spacing and nutrient management after transplanting.
• Advantage: Favorable growing conditions, good market demand for these vegetables.

🌾 Chandaus Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables for short-term income.
  • Nursery preparation for main season crops.
• Advantage: Fast returns, improve soil health.

🌾 Dhanipur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Creepers do well during the monsoon season.
  • Early cauliflower to avoid pest and diseases.
• Advantage: Good growth, higher yields.

🌾 Gangiri Block

• Sow now: Cluster Beans, Cowpea
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Leguminous crops improve soil fertility.
  • Brinjal nursery will be ready for transplanting in August.
• Advantage: Soil improvement and timely crop establishment.

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra grows well in warm weather.
  • Chilli transplanting gives a good yield.
• Advantage: High demand and profitable.

🌾 Iglas Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the rainy season.
  • Nursery preparation helps in timely transplanting.
• Advantage: High yield and market value.

🌾 Jawan Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Bottle Gourd give good yield.
  • Tomato transplanting gives early harvest.
• Advantage: Good returns.

🌾 Khair Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the July climate of Aligarh.
  • Early nursery preparation helps in timely sowing.
• Advantage: Good yield and profitable.

🌾 Tappal Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early variety)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well-suited for Aligarh's July climate.
  • Early tomato helps in fetching good prices.
• Advantage: Good yield and profitable.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Whitefly, Fruit Borer
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy Mildew, Fruit Fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf Miner, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit Borer, Shoot Borer, Early Blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially after rain. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to stop spread.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for whitefly/jassids, and pheromone traps for fruit borers. Keep fields very clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when absolutely necessary; rotate sprays to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• During monsoon, irrigate only if there's a long dry spell. Check soil moisture before watering.
  
• Crucially, ensure excellent drainage in all fields and nurseries to prevent waterlogging. Create raised beds if needed.
  
• Clear blocked drains.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to control weeds and keep soil structure good, aiding drainage.
  
• Avoid any standing water near plant bases.
  

Conclusion

July in Aligarh is all about smart monsoon farming:

• Sow fast-growing monsoon vegetables like Bhindi, Cluster Bean, and various Gourds.
• Plant quick leafy greens such as Amaranth (Chaulai) for early income.
• Raise nursery for upcoming winter crops like Tomato, Brinjal, and early Cabbage/Cauliflower in protected beds.
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging and manage weeds effectively.
• Keep a close watch on monsoon pests and diseases, applying timely and targeted controls.

By focusing on these steps—selecting robust monsoon varieties, ensuring proper drainage, raising nurseries for future crops, and diligent pest management—you can turn the challenges of monsoon into opportunities for a strong and profitable season.