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

Are you a farmer from Chandauli, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Barhani, Chahaniya, Chandauli, Dheena, Fatehpur, Garhwa, Niyamatabad, Sakaldiha, Shahabganj, 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, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. June marks the start of the Kharif season with the anticipated arrival of the monsoon, so farmers should prepare fields while managing low soil moisture with irrigation until the rains begin. 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 June. 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 June according to your area.

What fields typically look like early june

• Standing/harvest crops: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and cucurbits are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chili, tomato, cauliflower, and brinjal 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 upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) in Chandauli

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Beans (Sem), Gourds (Lauki, Tinda, Tori), Maize, Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Cowpea (Lobia), and Green Gram (Moong).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops that establish well with the monsoon rains.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for rice (paddy), chili, brinjal, and tomato. Ensure proper irrigation and drainage.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery raising allows for timely transplanting after monsoon onset.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings (21-25 days old) in puddled fields with adequate water. Also, transplant chili and brinjal seedlings raised in nurseries.
✅ Benefit – Transplanting ensures uniform plant stand and optimal resource utilization.

Vegetable crops (with irrigation):
Plant cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, and cucumber. Also, plant leafy vegetables like spinach and amaranth.
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables for local markets.

Pulse crops (intercropping):
Sow arhar (pigeon pea) as an intercrop with maize or sorghum.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides additional income.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhani Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the Chandauli's June climate.
  • Ensure proper soil preparation and irrigation for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets during this period.
  

🌾 Chahaniya Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited to Chahaniya's soil and weather conditions in June.
  • Use organic fertilizers for better yield and quality.
    
• Advantage: Opportunity to supply fresh produce to nearby towns.
  

🌾 Chandauli Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Ideal time to cultivate these vegetables due to favorable monsoon conditions.
  • Implement proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Potential for higher yields due to optimal growing conditions.
  

🌾 Dheena Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on water management to support healthy plant growth.
  • Use integrated pest management techniques to protect crops.
    
• Advantage: Access to local markets and potential for good returns.
  

🌾 Fatehpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Choose high-yielding varieties to maximize production.
  • Ensure timely weeding to prevent nutrient competition.
    
• Advantage: Improved income through high-quality vegetable production.
  

🌾 Garhwa Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Garhwa's June climate favours these crops.
  • Use appropriate spacing for optimal plant growth.
    
• Advantage: Good market demand during the festive season.
  

🌾 Niyamatabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Nutrient-rich soil in Niyamatabad is ideal for these vegetables.
  • Monitor and control pests and diseases regularly.
    
• Advantage: Proximity to major markets ensures good prices.
  

🌾 Sakaldiha Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Use drip irrigation to conserve water.
  • Practice crop rotation for better soil health.
    
• Advantage: Reduced input costs and increased sustainability.
  

🌾 Shahabganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Shahabganj's climate is perfect for vegetable cultivation in June.
  • Apply organic mulch to retain soil moisture.
    
• Advantage: High yields due to favorable environmental conditions.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly, powdery/downy mildew (monsoon onset)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, powdery/downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner, mites
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, mites
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies/jassids.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• For fungal issues (mildew, blight) with monsoon, use preventive sprays. Rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Chandauli, UP - June)

• Early June (pre-monsoon): Give light irrigation every 3-5 days to maintain soil moisture due to high heat.
  
• Mid-to-late June (monsoon onset): Reduce irrigation frequency. Focus on good drainage to prevent waterlogging as rains start.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in nursery beds; avoid water stagnation.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially during dry spells between rains.
  

Conclusion

June in Chandauli is all about setting up for the monsoon:

• Prepare fields thoroughly, ensuring excellent drainage for monsoon crops.
  
• Direct sow fast-growing vegetables like Bhindi, Cluster Bean, and rainy season leafy greens for quick earnings.
  
• Raise nurseries for rainy season Brinjal and early Tomato for later transplanting.
  
• Keep a sharp eye on monsoon pests and diseases, act fast if needed.
  
• Manage water carefully; prevent waterlogging by improving field drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick monsoon greens for immediate cash, stable rain-fed vegetables for consistent yield, and healthy nurseries for timely transplanting—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable monsoon harvest.