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

Are you a farmer from Banda, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Baberu, Banda, Bisauda, Jaspura, Mahua, Naraini, Naugaon, Tindwari, 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 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 with the arrival of monsoon rains, which increases soil moisture and is the main time for sowing new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Banda 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, tomatoes, gourds, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and early rice 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 Banda show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (June) in Banda

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Turai), Sponge Gourd (Gilki), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – Quick establishment and growth during monsoon season.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato for late Kharif season. Also, prepare nurseries for early Rabi crops like Cauliflower and Cabbage.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early Kharif vegetables like Chilli and Brinjal, if seedlings are ready.
✅ Benefit – Utilize monsoon rains for establishment and growth.

Intercropping:
Intercrop Maize or Sorghum with Cowpea or Cluster Beans.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes land utilization and provides additional fodder.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, and Napier Grass.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of green fodder for livestock during lean season.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercropping and fodder crops in June in Banda-up, 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)

🌾 Baberu Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea are suitable for the June month and tolerate heat.
  • Early Brinjal and Chilli seedlings will be ready for transplanting in July.
    
• Advantage: Heat-tolerant vegetables + early seedling preparation for upcoming season.
  

🌾 Banda Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean thrive well in Banda's June climate.
  • Tomato and Chilli seedlings can be prepared for transplanting in the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Vegetables suited to June + timely nursery preparation for the next season.
  

🌾 Bisauda Block

• Sow now: Okra, Lobia, Round Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Lobia grow well in Bisauda’s June heat.
  • Prepare Brinjal and Tomato nursery for next season.
    
• Advantage: Good yield in current conditions + prep for future crops.
  

🌾 Jaspura Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea are great for immediate harvest in June heat.
  • Chilli and Brinjal seedlings can be prepared for the upcoming monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Summer vegetables + early seedling preparation for upcoming season.
  

🌾 Mahua Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean are the best for Mahua’s June weather.
  • Prepare Tomato and Chilli nursery for the upcoming monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: High-yield crops + early seedling for the next season.
  

🌾 Naraini Block

• Sow now: Okra, Lobia, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Lobia is suitable for June climate of Naraini.
  • Prepare Brinjal and Tomato for the monsoon season..
    
• Advantage: Vegetables suitable for current climate + prepare for future crops..
  

🌾 Naugaon Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea thrive well in Naugaon’s June heat.
  • Prepare Chilli and Brinjal nursery for the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Current harvest + planning for the future.
  

🌾 Tindwari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Round Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean best suitable for Tindwari's June weather.
  • Prepare Tomato and Chilli nursery for the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Good current yield + future preparation.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Banda, June)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Powdery Mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit & Shoot borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
  

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 (Banda, June)

• Give light but regular irrigation, especially if monsoon is delayed (every 3-5 days, soil-moisture based).
  
• Prepare for monsoon: ensure good drainage in fields and nurseries to prevent waterlogging.
  
• 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 Banda is all about smart planning for monsoon:

• Prepare fields well for Kharif vegetables, focusing on good drainage.
  
• Direct sow heat and rain-tolerant crops like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), and Bitter Gourd (Karela).
  
• Transplant sturdy seedlings of Chilli and Brinjal for monsoon season.
  
• Keep a vigilant eye on pests and diseases, which increase with humidity.
  
• Ensure proper water management; prevent waterlogging.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—preparing your land, sowing suitable Kharif crops, and actively managing monsoon challenges—you’ll secure a strong, steady, and profitable harvest throughout the rainy season.