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

Are you a farmer from Ayodhya, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Amaniganj, Ayodhya, Bhiti, Bikapur, Hariyangton, Kumarganj, Masaudha, Mavai, Milkipur, Pura Bazar, Rudauli, Sohawal, 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, Basella are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the onset of monsoon, so it's time for field preparation as soil moisture starts to increase. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ayodhya 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, sugarcane, paddy, and some early vegetables are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (lal saag) 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 Ayodhya 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 Beans (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranth (Chaulai), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a quick harvest.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato for the next season.
✅ Benefit – Provides healthy seedlings for transplanting after the monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
If the monsoon has started, transplant early paddy seedlings.

Other crops:
Sow Maize, Pearl Millet (Bajra), Sorghum (Jowar) as fodder crops. Prepare fields for Sugarcane planting.
✅ Benefit – Provides essential fodder for livestock and ensures timely sugarcane planting.

Horticulture:
Plant mango grafts, guava, lemon, and other fruit trees.
✅ Benefit – This is the ideal time for planting fruit trees in Ayodhya-up.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, fodder crops, and horticulture in June, farmers in Ayodhya can increase their income.

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

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Ayodhya

🌾 Amaniganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables are suitable for sowing/transplanting in June in Ayodhya.
  • Ensure proper soil preparation and irrigation for optimal growth.
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production for local market needs in Ayodhya.

🌾 Ayodhya Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables are suitable for sowing/transplanting in June in Ayodhya.
  • Ensure proper soil preparation and irrigation for optimal growth.
• Advantage: Capitalize on the monsoon season for increased yields in Ayodhya.

🌾 Bhiti Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables are suitable for sowing/transplanting in June in Ayodhya.
  • Use raised beds in case of waterlogging in Bhiti Block.
• Advantage: Cater to the local demand for fresh vegetables in Bhiti, Ayodhya.

🌾 Bikapur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Focus on vegetables with shorter maturity periods in Bikapur, Ayodhya.
  • Manage pests and diseases effectively.
• Advantage: Quick returns with vegetables suited to the local climate in Bikapur.

🌾 Hariyangton Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Select high-yielding varieties suitable for Hariyangton, Ayodhya.
  • Apply organic fertilizers to improve soil health.
• Advantage: Higher yields and improved soil fertility in Hariyangton.

🌾 Kumarganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables are suitable for sowing/transplanting in June in Ayodhya.
  • Monitor for common pests and diseases in Kumarganj Block.
• Advantage: Maximize productivity with timely planting in Kumarganj.

🌾 Masaudha Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Choose disease-resistant varieties for Masaudha, Ayodhya.
  • Provide adequate drainage to avoid waterlogging.
• Advantage: Reduced crop losses due to diseases in Masaudha.

🌾 Mavai Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Focus on integrated pest management practices in Mavai, Ayodhya.
  • Utilize available water resources efficiently.
• Advantage: Sustainable vegetable production in Mavai.

🌾 Milkipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Plant vegetables in raised beds to avoid waterlogging in Milkipur, Ayodhya.
  • Prepare seedlings in advance for transplanting.
• Advantage: Better survival rate of transplants in Milkipur.

🌾 Pura Bazar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Choose vegetable varieties suitable for the market demand in Pura Bazar, Ayodhya.
  • Apply appropriate fertilizers for healthy growth.
• Advantage: Market-oriented vegetable farming in Pura Bazar.

🌾 Rudauli Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Utilize organic farming practices for higher quality produce in Rudauli, Ayodhya.
  • Implement water conservation techniques.
• Advantage: Premium prices for organically grown vegetables in Rudauli.

🌾 Sohawal Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Ensure timely irrigation to cope with high temperatures in Sohawal, Ayodhya.
  • Monitor for pests and diseases regularly.
• Advantage: Healthy crop growth and higher yields in Sohawal.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer
  
  

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

• Check soil moisture daily. Irrigate every 2-3 days if no rains; adjust frequency based on monsoon showers.
  
• 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.
  

Conclusion

June in Ayodhya is all about preparing for the monsoon and smart planting:

• Start sowing Kharif cucurbits (Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd) after early monsoon showers.
  
• Plant early varieties of Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia), and Cluster Bean (Guar) for monsoon harvest.
  
• Raise nursery for Kharif Brinjal and Chilli; prepare fields for transplanting in stable weather.
  
• Sow quick-growing monsoon leafy vegetables like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early cash.
  
• Ensure robust drainage management in fields to prevent waterlogging as rains intensify.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests and diseases that thrive in humidity; manage weeds aggressively.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely sowing of monsoon crops, ensuring good drainage, and proactive pest/weed management—you’ll navigate the rainy season effectively and secure a good harvest.