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

Are you a farmer from Chandauli, up (UP)? In July, 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, Sponge Gourd, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Malabar Spinach are also being sown. July is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so soil moisture is high and it's the main sowing time for many crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chandauli 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: Paddy, maize, and arhar are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, 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 and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July) in Chandauli

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pigeonpea (Arhar), Black gram (Urd), Green gram (Moong), Sesame (Til), Maize (Makka).
✅ Benefit – These are Kharif crops and helps in increasing income.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Rice, Chilli, Brinjal. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant Rice, Chilli, Brinjal seedlings from nurseries, especially high yielding varieties that can give good harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Sponge gourd, Bitter gourd, Cowpea.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Kharif Onion (for premium price):
In the month of July, farmers can transplant Kharif Onion.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches good price compared to late-sown crops.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhani Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd
• Prepare seedling nurseries: Tomato, chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
• Okra and beans can be intercropped for higher returns.
• Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon.
  

🌾 Chahaniya Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin
• Transplant: Turmeric, ginger
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are high-yielding and require minimal care during monsoon.
  • Turmeric and ginger thrive in July's humid conditions.
    
• Advantage: High volume produce + favorable conditions for spices.
  

🌾 Chakia Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea, cluster bean
• Prepare seedling nurseries: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth and cowpea are short duration and nutritious crops.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower seedlings will be ready for planting as soon as monsoon recedes.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest + timely availability of winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Chandauli Block

• Sow now: Maize, pearl millet (bajra), sorghum (jowar)
• Transplant: Colocasia (arbi)
• How & Why:
  
  • These are important fodder crops and sources of income for dairy farmers.
  • Colocasia grows well in waterlogged conditions.
    
• Advantage: Fodder availability + utilizing waterlogged areas.
  

🌾 Dheena Block

• Sow now: Sesame (til), groundnut (moongfali)
• Prepare seedling nurseries: Tomato, brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Sesame and groundnut are important oilseed crops.
  • Ensure seedlings are protected from excessive rainfall.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed production + early seedlings for next season.
  

🌾 Naugarh Block

• Sow now: Pigeon pea (arhar), black gram (urad), green gram (moong)
• Weeding: Existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses improve soil fertility and provide protein.
  • Regular weeding ensures proper growth of vegetable crops.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + better yield from existing crops.
  

🌾 Niyamatabad Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), coriander (dhaniya), spinach (palak)
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli, brinjal (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration leafy vegetables for quick income.
  • Timely transplanting ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + early start for winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Sahabganj Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Support: Provide support to creeper vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in the monsoon season.
  • Supporting creepers improves fruit quality and yield.
    
• Advantage: High yield cucurbits + better quality produce.
  

🌾 Sakaldiha Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (okra), beans (various types)
• Intercropping: With maize or pearl millet
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans are relatively quick growing vegetables.
  • Intercropping maximizes land use and income.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + efficient land utilization.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh - July

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf spot diseases
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Bacterial wilt, Fruit/shoot borer, Early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which promotes fungal diseases.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves; keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance, especially for fungal diseases.
  
  

Irrigation

• During active monsoon, reduce irrigation. Provide light irrigation only during dry spells (7-10 days without rain).
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in all fields, especially in low-lying areas, to prevent root rot and wilting diseases.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; raise beds for better drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to control weeds and maintain soil structure, especially important after heavy rains.
  
• Consider raised beds for vegetables sensitive to waterlogging.
  

Conclusion

July in Chandauli is all about making the most of the monsoon and preparing for the main kharif harvest:

• Sow kharif cucurbits like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, and bitter gourd.
  
• Plant okra and cluster beans for monsoon harvest.
  
• Transplant ready seedlings of brinjal and chili. Ensure good drainage.
  
• Start quick-growing monsoon leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early income.
  
• Manage water effectively; ensure good field drainage to prevent waterlogging and keep a sharp eye on pests and diseases.
  
  

By focusing on timely sowing of rain-fed crops, ensuring proper drainage, and being vigilant against pests, you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable monsoon vegetable season.