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

Are you a farmer from Bahraich, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Bahraich, Chittaura, Fakharpur, Huzoorpur, Jarwal, Kaisarganj, Mahasi, Mihipurwa, Nanpara, Risia, Shivpur, Tejwapur, Visheshwarganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bahraich 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: Sugarcane, paddy, maize and pigeon pea 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: Groundnut and sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of August, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in August, farmers in Bahraich can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bahraich Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek (methi), radish
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek offer quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Chilli and brinjal transplanting ensures harvest before winter frost.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + timely vegetable harvest = Increased profit.
  

🌾 Chittaura Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea, okra
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus & cowpea are short duration and improve soil health.
  • Early tomato and cauliflower give higher market price in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment + early season price benefits.
  

🌾 Fakharpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits (gourds) provide good yield potential in this season.
  • Cabbage and broccoli can be harvested before severe winter sets in.
    
• Advantage: High yield + winter crop readiness.
  

🌾 Huzoorpur Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, eggplant (brinjal)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and sponge gourd adapt well to local climate.
  • Transplanted chilli and brinjal provide continuous yield for several months.
    
• Advantage: Climate resilient crops + long-term yield.
  

🌾 Jarwal Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables (radish, carrot, turnip) are ideal for sandy loam soil.
  • Tomato transplanting gives early yields and better prices.
    
• Advantage: Soil suitability + early market advantage.
  

🌾 Kaisarganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, coriander
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables fetch quick income within a month.
  • Cauliflower and cabbage planting now ensures good head formation in cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + quality vegetable production.
  

🌾 Mahasi Block

• Sow now: Okra, cowpea
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cowpea give high yields in well-drained soils.
  • Brinjal and chilli transplanting gives stable yields throughout the season.
    
• Advantage: High yielding varieties + stable yields.
  

🌾 Mihipurwa Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin
• Transplant: Tomato, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are suitable for intercropping with other vegetables.
  • Tomato and cabbage thrive well in this climate with proper care.
    
• Advantage: Intercropping options + climate suitability.
  

🌾 Nanpara Block

• Sow now: Green leafy vegetables (spinach, amaranth)
• Transplant: Cauliflower, broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick growing greens fill the income gap between main crops.
  • Cauliflower and broccoli benefit from cooler nights for head formation.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income + quality vegetable production.
  

🌾 Risia Block

• Sow now: Carrot, radish, turnip
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops are ideal for well-drained sandy loam soil.
  • Early tomato transplanting helps escape late blight disease.
    
• Advantage: Soil-specific crops + disease avoidance.
  

🌾 Shivpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops require minimal inputs and give decent yield.
  • Chilli and brinjal will produce yield until winter.
    
• Advantage: Low input cost + long duration yield.
  

🌾 Tejwapur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi
• Transplant: Cauliflower, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick return and improve soil health.
  • Transplanting tomato and cauliflower now ensures good market price.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + better market price.
  

🌾 Visheshwarganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea, okra
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea provide quick yield and improve soil fertility.
  • Transplanted chilli and brinjal give long-term yields.
    
• Advantage: Short duration yield + soil improvement + long-term income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

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

• Monitor rainfall closely. If monsoon breaks, give light irrigation based on soil moisture.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in fields and nurseries to avoid water stagnation, common in Bahraich during August.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to suppress weeds and reduce soil erosion from heavy rains.
  
• Prefer furrow irrigation for gourds and other vegetables to manage water effectively, especially if rainfall is erratic.
  

Conclusion

August in Bahraich is all about smart planning:

• Continue regular harvesting of Kharif vegetables like okra, gourds, brinjal, and chillies.
  
• Sow fast-growing leafy greens such as spinach and amaranth for quick returns.
  
• Begin raising nurseries for early winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in fields and manage weeds diligently to protect crops.
  
• Maintain a strict watch for pests and diseases, acting quickly for control.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on ongoing Kharif harvests, quick-cash leafy vegetables, and timely nursery preparation for winter crops—you’ll manage the monsoon period effectively and build a strong foundation for a profitable winter season.