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

Are you a farmer from Ambedkar Nagar, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Akbarpur, Allapur, Baskhari, Bhiti, Jahangirganj, Jalalpur, Katehari, Ramnagar, Tanda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. 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 as the monsoon arrives, so farmers must manage soil moisture carefully for sowing while harvesting the last of the Zaid crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ambedkar Nagar 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, cucumber, and bitter gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, cauliflower, and 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 and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Ambedkar Nagar 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):
Paddy (rice), maize, sorghum, pearl millet, pigeon pea, green gram, black gram, sesame, groundnut, and vegetables like okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures good germination and plant establishment, leading to higher yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early paddy (rice), tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower. Seedlings will be ready for transplanting in 3-4 weeks.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings ensure better crop establishment and higher yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early paddy seedlings in puddled fields. Ensure proper water management and nutrient supply.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes yield potential.

Intercropping:
Consider intercropping maize or sorghum with legumes like cowpea or pigeon pea.
✅ Benefit – Intercropping improves soil fertility, reduces pest and disease incidence, and increases overall productivity.

Land preparation:
Prepare land for sugarcane planting. Plough and level the fields and ensure proper drainage.
✅ Benefit – Well-prepared land ensures better germination and root development.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercropping, and land preparation in June, Ambedkar Nagar farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds thrive in June's heat and humidity.
  • Early Brinjal & Chilli transplanting avoids monsoon diseases.
    
• Advantage: High yields of summer vegetables, disease-resistant crops.
  

🌾 Allapur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea & Cluster Bean fix nitrogen, improving soil health.
  • Early Tomato transplant benefits from pre-monsoon conditions.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + early market access for tomatoes.
  

🌾 Baskhari Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds perform well in Baskhari's sandy loam soil.
  • Chilli & Capsicum benefit from June's warm temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Profitable gourd cultivation, high-value chilli & capsicum.
  

🌾 Bhiti Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach, Lady Finger
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like amaranthus & spinach provide fast returns.
  • Brinjal and tomato transplants establish well before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Fast income + healthy transplant establishment.
  

🌾 Jahangirganj Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: None (focus on direct sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Jahangirganj's sandy soils are ideal for cucurbit cultivation.
  • Direct sowing avoids transplant shock during hot weather.
    
• Advantage: High yields of melons and cucumbers.
  

🌾 Jalalpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli (disease-resistant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd varieties are well-suited to Jalalpur's climate.
  • Disease-resistant chilli varieties are essential for June planting.
    
• Advantage: Reliable gourd production, healthy chilli crop.
  

🌾 Katehari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato (early blight resistant)
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like cowpea & cluster bean enhance soil fertility.
  • Early blight resistant tomato varieties are needed in June.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health + successful tomato crop.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal (grafted varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in the Ramnagar region.
  • Grafted Brinjal provides stronger plants that are more disease resistant.
    
• Advantage: Strong gourd production + disease-resistant Brinjal.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach, Okra
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens and okra provide early income.
  • Chilli and capsicum benefit from the high temperatures and sun.
    
• Advantage: Diverse income opportunities, high demand crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Ambedkar Nagar-UP, June)

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew (if dry), downy mildew (if humid), red pumpkin beetle
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, jassids. Watch for early blight with humidity.
  
• Leafy greens (monsoon types): Aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and yellow sticky traps for whiteflies/jassids. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Ambedkar Nagar-UP, June)

• Early June (pre-monsoon): Give light irrigation every 4-6 days, especially for young plants and fruiting crops (soil-moisture based).
  
• Mid-to-Late June (monsoon onset): Reduce irrigation. Focus on ensuring proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• 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.
  

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