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

Are you a farmer from Basti, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Basti Sadar, Bhanpur, Gaur, Harraiya, Kaptanganj, Kudraha, Parsuram Pur, Ramnagar, Rudauli, Saltawa, Sau Ghat, Vikramjot, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. 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. August is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is high, and standing crops need good drainage. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Basti 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: Okra, maize, pigeon pea, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), 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 Basti 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 (Lobiya), Cluster Bean (Gawar), Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, and other cucurbits.
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm weather and provide a good yield before the onset of cooler months in Basti.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Rabi vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, Cabbage, and Cauliflower. Use disease-resistant varieties suitable for Basti-up conditions.
✅ Benefit – Strong seedlings will be ready for transplanting in September, ensuring a timely start to the Rabi season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early varieties of rice seedlings that were sown in July. Ensure proper water management in the fields in Basti-up.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting of rice is crucial for optimal yield.

Intercropping:
Consider intercropping vegetables like radish, spinach, and coriander in between rows of young fruit trees or other long-duration crops.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes land use and provides additional income during the initial growth stages of the main crop in Basti.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, and Bajra to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the lean season.
✅ Benefit – Provides nutritious fodder for livestock and helps maintain milk production levels in Basti.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Basti Sadar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Amaranthus (Chaulai)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Bottle Gourd are fast-growing vegetables suited for the August climate in Basti.
  • Transplanting Chilli and Brinjal ensures a good yield during the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production for local markets and household consumption.
  

🌾 Bhanpur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean are drought-resistant and suitable for rain-fed conditions.
  • Early Tomato transplanting helps in catching the early market for better returns.
    
• Advantage: Utilize rain-fed areas effectively and gain from early tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Gaur Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Tori), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in the monsoon season and provide a steady income.
  • Cauliflower and Cabbage transplanting prepares for a winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Consistent vegetable supply and preparation for winter crops.
  

🌾 Harraiya Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ash Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal (improved varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Ash Gourd are less susceptible to pests and diseases during monsoon.
  • Improved Brinjal varieties offer higher yields and better disease resistance.
    
• Advantage: Reduced risk of crop loss and increased productivity.
  

🌾 Kaptanganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Chilli (Grafted)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot provide quick returns and can be intercropped.
  • Grafted Chilli plants are more vigorous and disease-resistant.
    
• Advantage: Quick income generation and enhanced chilli production.
  

🌾 Kudraha Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato (Disease Resistant Varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Fenugreek are short-duration crops providing quick returns.
  • Disease-resistant tomato varieties minimize crop loss during the humid conditions.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and stable tomato yield.
  

🌾 Parsuram Pur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Coriander are quick-growing leafy vegetables.
  • Early Cabbage transplanting ensures a timely harvest and good market price.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash crops and early cabbage production.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd (Trellis Method)
• Transplant: Cauliflower (early maturing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Trellis method for gourds maximizes space utilization and yield.
  • Early maturing cauliflower gives a head start in the market.
    
• Advantage: Higher yield from limited space and early market access.
  

🌾 Rudauli Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables are well-suited for the monsoon season.
  • Brinjal and Chilli benefit from transplanting in August for a later harvest.
    
• Advantage: Reliable vegetable production during the monsoon.
  

🌾 Saltawa Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato (Hybrid varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean are fast-growing and profitable.
  • Hybrid Tomato varieties offer higher yields and disease resistance.
    
• Advantage: Increased productivity and profitability.
  

🌾 Sau Ghat Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables like Radish and Turnip are quick to mature.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower perform well when transplanted in August for a winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production and winter crop preparation.
  

🌾 Vikramjot Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Chilli in August will give better yields during the season.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and good yield for main crops.
  

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

• Monitor rainfall; irrigate only if there's a prolonged dry spell. Feel the soil first!
  
• Crucially, ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in nurseries and low-lying areas.
  
• Mulching helps control weeds and reduces soil erosion from heavy rains.
  
• If irrigating, prefer drip or furrow methods for efficient water use and better drainage control.
  

Conclusion

August in Basti is all about smart monsoon management and early planning:

• Ensure excellent drainage to protect standing crops from waterlogging.
  
• Start raising nurseries for winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (palak, coriander) and continue with late kharif cucurbits or bhindi.
  
• Stay extra vigilant against fungal diseases and pests, using timely, preventive measures.
  
• Provide proper support or staking for climbing vegetables to keep them off wet ground.
  
  

If you focus on these key steps—monsoon crop protection, timely nursery preparation, and continuous harvest of short-duration crops—you'll ensure a healthy transition towards the lucrative Rabi season and maintain a steady cash flow.