Vegetables to grow in july in Bijnor up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Bijnor, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Afzalgarh, Bijnor, Budhpur, Chandpur, Dhampur, Haldaur, Jalalabad, Kiratpur, Kotwali, Mohammadpur Deomal, Najibabad, Noorpur, Seohara, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. July is the main Kharif sowing season, with monsoon rains providing good soil moisture for planting, reducing the immediate need for irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bijnor district for the month of July. 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 July according to your area.

What fields typically look like early july

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, maize, paddy, and okra 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 coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pigeon pea, pearl millet, maize, cluster bean, cowpea, soybean, and groundnut.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures good germination and plant establishment.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato. Ensure proper drainage and pest management in the nursery.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to better yield and quality.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early rice seedlings (if nursery was prepared in June).
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting allows for timely harvesting and avoids late-season risks.

Vegetable crops (with proper irrigation):
Sow cucurbits (cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin) and okra.
✅ Benefit – These crops provide quick returns and fill the vegetable demand during the monsoon season.

Intercropping (with existing crops):
Intercrop legumes (cowpea, green gram, black gram) in maize or pigeon pea fields.
✅ Benefit – Enhances soil fertility and provides additional yield.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercropping, and vegetable crops in July in Bijnor, farmers can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Afzalgarh Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds thrive in July heat with proper irrigation.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili transplanting can avoid pest infestations later.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Bijnor Block

• Sow now: Maize, Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize can be used as fodder crop, Cluster Bean can improve soil fertility.
  • Transplant tomato & cauliflower seedlings to catch the early market.
    
• Advantage: Dual-purpose crops, early market advantage.
  

🌾 Budhpur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Amaranth
• Transplant: Chili, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea fixes nitrogen, improving soil health, Amaranth provide quick yield.
  • Chili and Capsicum require well drained soil.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement, cash crops.
  

🌾 Chandpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Pumpkin can utilize monsoon moisture effectively.
  • Brinjal seedling grow well under controlled condition.
    
• Advantage: Low water requirement.
  

🌾 Dhampur Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Green gram and black gram are short duration pulses that enrich the soil.
  • Cabbage thrives well in the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and good yield.
  

🌾 Haldaur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumbers and Bitter Gourds benefit from support structures.
  • Tomatoes thrive in well-drained soil.
    
• Advantage: High market value.
  

🌾 Jalalabad Block

• Sow now: Pigeon Pea (Arhar), Sesame
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Pigeon pea is a long-duration crop that improves soil structure.
  • Chili grows well during rainy season.
    
• Advantage: Long-term soil benefits.
  

🌾 Kiratpur Block

• Sow now: Lady finger, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Lady finger and Sponge Gourd has rapid growth.
  • Cauliflower need proper care during initial stage.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest.
  

🌾 Kotwali Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Lobia
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus can tolerate hot weather.
  • Capsicum is high yielding crops.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income.
  

🌾 Mohammadpur Deomal Block

• Sow now: Maize, Millet
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize and Millet are good fodder option for livestock.
  • Brinjal can be planted under controlled environment.
    
• Advantage: Livestock support.
  

🌾 Najibabad Block

• Sow now: Black eyed peas, Sunhemp
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Black eyed peas are nitrogen fixer.
  • Early tomato give good market.
    
• Advantage: Improve soil fertility.
  

🌾 Noorpur Block

• Sow now: Beans, Cucumber
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Chili are high commercial value.
    
• Advantage: Dual benefit crop.
  

🌾 Seohara Block

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

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, 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 regularly. Irrigate only during prolonged dry spells or breaks in monsoon.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging, which can cause root rot.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries and low-lying areas.
  
• Use raised beds for new plantings to prevent waterlogging.
  

Conclusion

July in Bijnor is all about smart planning:

• Direct sow Kharif vegetables like okra, cluster bean, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and sponge gourd.
• Start nurseries for winter crops (cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, tomato) on raised beds or under protective cover.
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging and manage monsoon weeds aggressively.
• Stay vigilant for pests and fungal diseases common in high humidity; apply timely preventive measures.
• Plan for early harvests of quick-maturing Kharif crops to secure better market prices.

If you follow these steps block-wise—timely sowing of monsoon crops for continuous yield, early nursery raising for winter stability, and focused management for healthy plants—you’ll navigate the monsoon season effectively and prepare for a profitable harvest.