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

Are you a farmer from Balrampur, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Balrampur, Gainsari, Harraiya Satgharwa, Pachperwa, Rehra Bazar, Tulsipur, Utraula, 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, Paddy.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Malabar Spinach are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the arrival of the monsoon, so it's crucial to manage irrigation until the rains stabilize soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Balrampur 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, summer squash, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) - Balrampur

Land preparation:
Prepare the land for Kharif crops like paddy, maize, and pulses (arhar, urad, moong). Ensure proper plowing and leveling.
✅ Benefit – Timely land preparation ensures optimal soil conditions for sowing.

Nursery preparation:
Prepare nurseries for paddy. Select high-yielding varieties suitable for Balrampur conditions.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to better crop establishment and higher yields.

Sowing:
Sow maize and pulses (arhar, urad, moong) after the first monsoon showers. Ensure proper seed treatment before sowing.
✅ Benefit – Early sowing of these crops maximizes their growth period and yield potential.

Vegetable cultivation:
Start sowing vegetables like okra (bhindi), gourds (lauki, torai), and beans. Provide proper irrigation and support.
✅ Benefit – Diversified income and nutritious food for the family.

Horticulture:
Plant mango and guava saplings. Prepare pits and add organic matter for healthy growth.
✅ Benefit – Long-term investment and additional income from fruit production.

👉 In this way, by planning land preparation, nurseries, sowing, vegetable cultivation and horticulture in June, Balrampur 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)

🌾 Balrampur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bitter gourd.
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chilli, eggplant.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the June climate in Balrampur.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and market price if planned well.
  

🌾 Gainsari Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd family vegetables thrive in warm and humid conditions.
  • Early transplanting of brinjal and chilli avoids monsoon damage.
    
• Advantage: High demand for gourds in the local market.
  

🌾 Harraiya Satgharwa Block

• Sow now: Maize (for vegetable purpose), cowpea, cluster bean.
• Prepare nursery: Cabbage, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides quick yield and fodder.
  • Nursery preparation for winter vegetables ensures timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income sources and fodder availability.
  

🌾 Pachperwa Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach, okra.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops fill the gap between major crop cycles.
  • Early tomato transplanting fetches better prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and better market rates for tomato.
  

🌾 Rehra Bazar Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, bitter gourd, cucumber.
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, eggplant.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd family vegetables are well-suited for the local climate.
  • Nursery preparation helps in timely transplanting of chilli and eggplant.
    
• Advantage: Increased productivity and income.
  

🌾 Tulsipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cowpea, cluster bean.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Leguminous crops improve soil fertility.
  • Brinjal transplanting benefits from the early monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and good yield of brinjal.
  

🌾 Utraula Block

• Sow now: Maize (fodder), spinach, amaranthus.
• Prepare nursery: Cabbage, cauliflower, tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder maize addresses livestock feed requirements.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Integrated farming benefits and vegetable production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Balrampur, June)

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. For leaf miners, remove affected leaves.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Balrampur, June)

• If monsoon is delayed, give light irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• During active monsoon, reduce or stop irrigation; focus on good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper run-off.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to conserve moisture during dry spells and suppress weeds.
  

Conclusion

June in Balrampur is all about smart monsoon preparation:

• Prepare fields well with proper drainage for monsoon planting.
  
• Direct sow Kharif vegetables like Lauki (Bottle Gourd), Torai (Ridge Gourd), Karela (Bitter Gourd), Bhindi (Okra), and Guar (Cluster Bean).
  
• Start nurseries for main Kharif crops such as tomato, brinjal, and chili.
  
• Monitor pests and diseases closely, and manage weeds timely as humidity rises.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging as monsoon rains begin.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely Kharif sowing, strategic nursery raising, and proactive crop care—you'll set a strong foundation for a profitable monsoon and post-monsoon harvest.