Vegetables to grow in august in Amethi up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Amethi, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Amethi, Bhetua, Bhojpur, Gauriganj, Jagdishpur, Jais, Jamo, Musafirkhana, Rampur Fatehpur, Sangrampur, Shahgarh, Shukla Bazar, Tiloi, 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 Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. August is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is generally high, and farmers should ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

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

What fields typically look like early august

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, pigeonpea, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) - Amethi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Turai), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh vegetables.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early winter vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, Cabbage, Cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures better yield and early market arrival.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant seedlings of vegetables like Brinjal, Chili, Tomato which were sown in nursery in previous month.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings establish well in the main field, leading to better crop stand.

Kharif crops:
Continue intercultural operations like weeding, hoeing, and earthing up in standing Kharif crops like Paddy, Maize, Sorghum, Pigeon pea (Arhar), Groundnut, Sesame, and Soybean.
✅ Benefit – Weed-free environment ensures better nutrient availability to the main crop, resulting in higher yield.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, Cowpea for green fodder during lean periods.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of nutritious fodder for livestock.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercultural operations, and fodder crops in August in Amethi, farmers can increase their income.

Let’s Start in August – Crop + Method + Advantage for Amethi Farmers

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amethi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish, amaranth
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi provide quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Early chilli and brinjal transplanting takes advantage of favorable weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + early vegetable harvests = better market prices.
  

🌾 Bhetua Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bottle gourd
• Prepare nursery for: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans, and gourds thrive in warm, humid conditions.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on monsoon season for vegetable production.
  

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean, ridge gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are adapted to local soil and climate conditions.
  • Early tomato transplanting allows for harvesting before the peak season.
    
• Advantage: Reliable yields + early market access = enhanced profitability.
  

🌾 Gauriganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Prepare land for: Potato (early planting)
• How & Why:
  
  • These root vegetables benefit from cooler temperatures.
  • Early potato planting allows for better tuber development.
    
• Advantage: Diversify crop portfolio + optimize land use.
  

🌾 Jagdishpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), coriander (dhania)
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal, tomato seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables fill short gaps between major crops.
  • Timely transplanting ensures strong root establishment before winter.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income + healthy crop establishment.
  

🌾 Jais Block

• Sow now: Amaranth (chaulai), cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare nursery for: Winter vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth is a nutritious and fast-growing leafy vegetable.
  • Nursery preparation secures the supply of healthy seedlings for winter.
    
• Advantage: Nutrient-rich food source + timely winter vegetable production.
  

🌾 Jamo Block

• Sow now: Okra (bhindi), bottle gourd (lauki), sponge gourd (tori)
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli, brinjal seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in warm and humid conditions.
  • Transplanting establishes crops quickly and efficiently.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential + efficient crop management.
  

🌾 Musafirkhana Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (lobia), cluster bean (guar), French bean
• Prepare land for: Potato, radish, carrot
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
  • Preparing the land ensures timely planting of winter crops.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + efficient land use.
  

🌾 Rampur Fatehpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, turnip, carrot, spinach
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables and leafy greens grow well in cooler weather.
  • Transplanting ensures efficient crop establishment.
    
• Advantage: Healthy vegetables + reliable yields.
  

🌾 Sangrampur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber
• Prepare Nursery: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Warm weather veggies now; seedlings later.
  • Get set for winter planting!
    
• Advantage: Maximize current season + prep for next.
  

🌾 Shahgarh Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick greens between main crops.
  • Early tomato = good prices!
    
• Advantage: Extra income from quick crops.
  

🌾 Shukla Bazar Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, pumpkin
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These veggies love the heat!
  • Transplant to get them going fast.
    
• Advantage: Good yields in warm weather.
  

🌾 Tiloi Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Prepare land for: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Root veggies now, potatoes soon!
  • Get the land ready for potatoes.
    
• Advantage: Staggered crops for ongoing harvest.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits, leaves, or plants promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds, especially after rains.
  
• For fungal issues (like downy mildew), ensure good air circulation. Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• August is monsoon month. Check soil moisture daily. Only irrigate during dry spells.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in all fields to prevent waterlogging, especially for root crops.
  
• In nurseries, provide overhead cover to protect from heavy rains and prevent damping-off.
  
• Use mulching to save moisture during dry spells and to reduce weed growth.
  

Conclusion

August in Amethi is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting ongoing monsoon vegetables like okra, bitter gourd, ridge gourd.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander) and radish for early income.
  
• Start nurseries for major winter crops: tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging and protect roots.
  
• Stay vigilant against monsoon pests and diseases; take timely protective measures.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick greens for cash flow, nursery raising for future stability, and smart field management—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable upcoming season.