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

Are you a farmer from Chandauli, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Barhani, Chahaniya, Chakia, Chandauli, Dheena, Naugarh, Niyamatabad, Sahabganj, Sakaldiha, 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.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. August is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, meaning soil moisture is high and irrigation needs are typically low. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chandauli 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 turmeric 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: Urd and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Chandauli 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):
Paddy, Maize, Pulses (like Urad and Moong), and vegetables like Okra, Cucumber, and Gourds.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimal growth and yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for vegetables like Chilli, Tomato, and Brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Early nurseries provide a head start for the winter vegetable season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early Paddy seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield.

Horticulture:
Plant fruit trees like Mango, Guava, and Lemon, if irrigation is available.
✅ Benefit – Augment farm income in the long run.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize and Sorghum for livestock.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of fodder during lean periods.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and horticultural activities in August in Chandauli, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhani Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare beds for: Cauliflower, Cabbage (for September transplanting)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea provide yield in 45-60 days.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing maximizes yield potential.
  

🌾 Chahaniya Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a short duration crop, giving quick returns.
  • Early Brinjal and Chilli transplanting captures the market demand in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and reduced pest incidence.
  

🌾 Chakia Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, Capsicum (for September transplanting)
• How & Why:
  
  • Guar is relatively drought-tolerant and fetches good price.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings ready for transplanting after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Climate-resilient crops and timely transplanting.
  

🌾 Chandauli Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare beds for: Cauliflower, Cabbage (for September transplanting)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea provide yield in 45-60 days.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing maximizes yield potential.
  

🌾 Dheena Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Early Cauliflower varieties
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like Spinach and Methi provide fast income within 30 days.
  • Early Tomato transplanting allows for better prices in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Rapid cash flow and premium market access.
  

🌾 Naugarh Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare nursery for: Chilli, Brinjal (for September transplanting)
• How & Why:
  
  • These creepers utilize vertical space and provide continuous yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Efficient land use and timely crop establishment.
  

🌾 Niyamatabad Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Amaranthus, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Guar is drought-tolerant and Amaranthus is a quick cash crop.
  • Transplanting early varieties allows for better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and climate resilience.
  

🌾 Sahabganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare beds for: Cabbage, Knol Khol (for September transplanting)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide a good yield in a relatively short time.
  • Preparing beds in advance saves time and ensures proper soil conditions for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: High yield and efficient use of resources.
  

🌾 Sakaldiha Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables offer quick returns and improve soil health.
  • Transplanting ensures better growth and earlier yields.
    
• Advantage: Fast income and improved soil fertility.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, slugs/snails
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, early blight, whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips, especially after rain.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Regularly prune diseased parts.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds and debris to reduce pest hiding spots.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance, especially for fungal issues.
  
  

Irrigation

• In monsoon, focus on proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. Create channels.
  
• Irrigate only if there's a prolonged dry spell (5-7 days without rain). Check soil moisture.
  
• Ensure raised beds for water-sensitive crops like tomato and brinjal.
  
• Mulching can help manage soil moisture and suppress weeds during breaks in rain.
  

Conclusion

August in Chandauli is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting active monsoon vegetables like okra, gourds, and brinjal.
  
• Sow quick leafy vegetables (Palak, Amaranthus, Coriander) for early income.
  
• Transplant mature seedlings of Brinjal, Chilli, and early Tomato; start nursery for early Cabbage/Cauliflower.
  
• Direct sow Radish, Cluster Bean, or late-season Okra.
  
• Maintain good drainage, monitor for monsoon pests/diseases, and irrigate only if dry spells occur.
  
  

By focusing on continuous harvest for cash flow, sowing quick greens, transplanting winter-ready crops, and diligent monsoon management, you will set a strong foundation for a profitable upcoming winter season.