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

Are you a farmer from Etawah, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Basrehar, Bharthana, Chakarnagar, Etawah, Jaswantnagar, Mahewa, Saifai, Takha, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. 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 beginning of the Kharif season with the arrival of the monsoon, making it a critical time for field preparation and sowing as soil moisture improves. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Etawah 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, bottle gourd, cucumber, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek 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 Etawah show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (June)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Leafy vegetables (Amaranthus, Spinach), Cucurbits (Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in the warm and humid climate of Etawah-up during June.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower. Ensure proper drainage and pest control in the nursery beds.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings are crucial for a successful Kharif vegetable crop in Etawah-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early paddy seedlings and summer vegetables like chili and brinjal if nurseries were prepared earlier. Ensure adequate irrigation after transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes yield potential in Etawah-up's climate.

Intercropping:
Consider intercropping legumes like cowpea or green gram with maize or sorghum. This improves soil fertility and provides an additional income source.
✅ Benefit – Efficient land utilization and improved soil health in Etawah-up.

Manage Mango Orchards:
Take care of mango orchards by providing irrigation, controlling pests and diseases, and removing unwanted shoots. This ensures a healthy crop in the coming season.
✅ Benefit – Healthy mango trees lead to better yield and quality in Etawah-up.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Etawah District (June)

🌾 Basrehar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive in the hot and humid climate of Etawah during June.
• Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
  

Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables + timely nursery = better yield and income.

🌾 Bharthana Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and pumpkin are fast-growing and suitable for short-term cultivation.
  • Early tomato varieties can be transplanted to take advantage of pre-monsoon showers.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + early market arrival = increased profitability.
  

🌾 Chakarnagar Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Cowpea, Amaranth
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are relatively drought-tolerant and can withstand the fluctuating rainfall patterns.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting once the monsoon fully sets in.
    
• Advantage: Resilience to weather variations + ready seedlings = minimized risk and maximized yield.
  

🌾 Etawah Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-adapted to the local soil and climatic conditions.
  • Transplanting ensures optimal plant spacing and better crop management.
    
• Advantage: Familiarity with crops + efficient resource utilization = sustainable production.
  

🌾 Jaswantnagar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Lady Finger, Cucumber
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cucumber are popular vegetables with consistent market demand.
  • Nursery preparation allows for the cultivation of a wider range of vegetables during the main cropping season.
    
• Advantage: Market-driven crop selection + diversified production = enhanced income opportunities.
  

🌾 Mahewa Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited to the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Early chilli transplanting can fetch premium prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Local adaptation + market advantage = improved profitability.
  

🌾 Saifai Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These legumes can improve soil fertility while providing a good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting after the onset of monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + timely vegetable availability = sustainable and profitable farming.
  

🌾 Takha Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the prevailing climatic conditions.
  • Transplanting provides better plant establishment and growth.
    
• Advantage: Climatic suitability + optimized plant growth = better yields and income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Etawah, June)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit/shoot borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to stop spread.
  
• 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 (Etawah, June)

• Early June (before monsoon): Give light irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Late June (monsoon arrival): Monitor rainfall closely. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Provide supplementary irrigation during dry spells, focusing on root zone.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and control weeds.
  

Conclusion

June in Etawah is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late summer cucurbits and okra.
  
• Start direct sowing of early monsoon crops like okra, cluster bean, and cowpea for quick income.
  
• Raise nurseries for main monsoon season crops: chilli, brinjal, tomato, and early varieties of cauliflower/cabbage.
  
• Focus on ensuring good field drainage and preparing beds for monsoon planting.
  
• Keep a close watch on humidity-related pests and diseases as monsoon progresses.
  
  

If you manage these steps—clearing summer crops, planting quick monsoon vegetables for early cash, and preparing nurseries for the main season—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable monsoon and transition smoothly into the next cycle.