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

Are you a farmer from Ghaziabad, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Bhojpur, Loni, Muradnagar, Rajapur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. August is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so while soil moisture is high, proper drainage is crucial to prevent waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghaziabad 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, tomato, cucumber, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Ghaziabad 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):
Okra (Bhindi), Green Amaranth (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Gawar), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Sponge Gourd (Turai), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that grow quickly and can provide a good yield before the cooler months.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early winter vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage. This will ensure seedlings are ready for transplanting in September.
✅ Benefit – Starting nurseries now allows for timely transplanting and a head start on the winter vegetable season.

Land preparation for rice:
Prepare land for transplanting rice seedlings if the monsoon is active. Ensure proper water management in the paddy fields.
✅ Benefit – Timely land preparation can lead to better rice yields.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the lean season.
✅ Benefit – This can help in maintaining livestock health and productivity.

Fruit tree plantation:
August is a good time for planting fruit trees like mango, guava, and lemon, provided there is adequate irrigation.
✅ Benefit – The monsoon season helps in the establishment of the new plants.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting preparation, fodder crops, and fruit tree planting in August, farmers in Ghaziabad can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cucumber can be sown for a good yield in the early monsoon season.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Chilli ensures healthy plant establishment before heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables can fetch good market prices.
  

🌾 Loni Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus grows quickly providing a fast harvest.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Capsicum ensures better growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crop production and income.
  

🌾 Muradnagar Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides fodder for livestock.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower and Cabbage ensures timely vegetable supply.
    
• Advantage: Fodder for livestock + vegetables for the market.
  

🌾 Rajapur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Okra
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd are suitable for the rainy season.
  • Transplanting Okra allows for better plant spacing and yield.
    
• Advantage: Vegetables suitable for the season, good market demand.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer
  
  

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 closely. Irrigate only during prolonged dry spells, based on soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage, especially during monsoon.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

August in Ghaziabad is all about monsoon management and future planning:

• Manage monsoon water: Ensure proper drainage to protect standing crops.
  
• Prepare nurseries for winter crops: Start raising seedlings for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cabbage, and Cauliflower.
  
• Direct sow quick cash crops: Plant Radish, Turnip, Palak, and Coriander in well-drained plots.
  
• Continue planting Okra and Cowpea: For ongoing harvest and market supply.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests & diseases: Monsoon brings increased risks, act promptly.
  
  

By focusing on monsoon management, early nursery preparation, and continuous planting of suitable crops, you'll set a strong foundation for the upcoming winter season and ensure a steady income.