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

Are you a farmer from Bareilly, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Aonla, Baheri, Bareilly, Bhadpura, Bhojipura, Bithri Chainpur, Faridpur, Fatehganj, Kandharpur, Kyara, Majhgawan, Meerganj, Nawabganj, Ramnagar, Shergarh, 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, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bareilly 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 rice, maize and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chili, tomato, brinjal, and cauliflower 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 bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Bareilly 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):
Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar), and Amaranthus (Chaulai).
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and provide vegetables for local markets.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato, keeping in mind the expected weather conditions in Bareilly.
✅ Benefit – Allows for staggered planting and extends the harvest season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Generally, August is not a major transplanting month in Bareilly-up. However, if you have seedlings ready from July, transplanting of vegetables like brinjal can be done with proper irrigation.

Vegetable crops:
Planting of cucurbits like pumpkin, gourds, and cucumbers can be initiated. Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
✅ Benefit – Diversification of crops and potential for good returns.

Fodder Crops:
Sowing of fodder crops like maize and sorghum can be done for livestock feed during the lean period.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of feed for livestock.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and fodder crops in August, farmers in Bareilly can manage crop diversity.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aonla Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Bottle Gourd
• Nursery: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & Cluster Bean give yield in 45-50 days.
  • Prepare chili, tomato, brinjal nursery for next season.
    
• Advantage:Timely sowing ensures better yield and price in Bareilly.
  

🌾 Baheri Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cucumbers, Bitter Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus & Cowpea gives fast yield in 30-35 days.
  • Transplanting cucumbers & bitter gourd helps in early fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Early yield and quality vegetables ensure better price in Bareilly.
  

🌾 Bareilly Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander give 25-30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato and cauliflower transplant fetches better Oct-Nov prices in Bareilly.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income in Bareilly.
  

🌾 Bhadpura Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd
• Nursery: Capsicum, Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and ridge gourd yield in 60-70 days.
  • Prepare capsicum and onion nursery for next season.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable options and timely nursery preparation.
  

🌾 Bhojipura Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber
• Transplant: Chili, Eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and cucumber provide continuous yield.
  • Transplant chili and eggplant for winter crop.
    
• Advantage: Crop rotation ensures better soil health and yield.
  

🌾 Bithri Chainpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean
• Nursery: Cabbage, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean give good returns in short period.
  • Prepare nursery for cabbage and broccoli for winter season.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops and timely nursery.
  

🌾 Faridpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and spinach are quick growing and provide fast income.
  • Transplant tomato and cauliflower for better prices in winter.
    
• Advantage: Fast income and early vegetables.
  

🌾 Fatehganj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Radish
• Nursery: Onion, Garlic
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and radish are short duration crops.
  • Prepare onion and garlic nursery for the Rabi season.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification and timely planting.
  

🌾 Kandharpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and sponge gourd provide good yield in less time.
  • Transplant bitter gourd and ridge gourd for better fruit setting.
    
• Advantage: Higher productivity and timely crop management.
  

🌾 Kyara Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Nursery: Chili, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and bottle gourd give good yield during this season.
  • Prepare nursery for chili and capsicum for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Ensures continuous yield and prepares for the next crop cycle.
  

🌾 Majhgawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean provide fast income.
  • Transplant brinjal and tomato for better yield during the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Provides income and good yield of vegetables.
  

🌾 Meerganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Nursery: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander are quick-growing and provide quick cash.
  • Prepare nursery for cabbage and cauliflower for the winter season.
    
• Advantage: Ensures continuous income and prepares for winter crops.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Radish
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and radish provide quick income.
  • Transplant chili and tomato for better yield in the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Provides quick income and good yield of vegetables.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Sponge Gourd
• Nursery: Onion, Garlic
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and sponge gourd provide good yield in less time.
  • Prepare onion and garlic nursery for the Rabi season.
    
• Advantage: Higher productivity and preparation for next season.
  

🌾 Shergarh Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and pumpkin give high yields during this time.
  • Transplant ridge gourd and bitter gourd for a good crop in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: High vegetable yield and good income.
  

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

• During monsoon (August), irrigate only if there is a prolonged dry spell. Focus on excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage always.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to control weeds, prevent soil splash, and reduce erosion.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, especially to manage water.
  

Conclusion

August in Bareilly is all about managing monsoon and smart planting:

• Focus on quick-growing rainy season vegetables like radish, spinach, and fenugreek for continuous income.
  
• Raise and transplant seedlings of main kharif crops like brinjal, chili, and early cauliflower/cabbage varieties.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging, which is crucial during heavy monsoon showers.
  
• Start sowing of specific early Rabi crops like coriander and some leafy greens by month-end, depending on the weather.
  
• Be extra vigilant about pests and diseases; implement timely preventive and control measures.
  
  

If you manage the monsoon challenges well, focus on diverse crops—quick greens for cash, main kharif for stability, and early rabi for premium—you’ll navigate this critical month successfully and prepare for a profitable season ahead.