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

Are you a farmer from Ghaziabad, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Bhojpur, Loni, Muradnagar, Rajapur, 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, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Malabar Spinach are also being sown. June marks the start of the Kharif season with the arrival of the monsoon, so farmers should prepare their fields for sowing as soon as soil moisture is adequate. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghaziabad 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: Sugarcane, mango, okra, and bottle gourd 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, fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Ghaziabad 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), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu), Ridge Gourd (Torai), Sponge Gourd (Gilki), Maize (Makka), Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Arhar/Tur) in Ghaziabad district.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops and suitable for the Ghaziabad climate in June.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chili, Brinjal, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage and Onion in Ghaziabad-up. By month-end or early July, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for the main season crops in Ghaziabad.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early sown Rice seedlings in puddled fields. Transplant Chilli, Brinjal and Tomato seedlings in prepared fields in Ghaziabad-up.
✅ Benefit – Establish crops before the full monsoon arrives in Ghaziabad district.

Fruit crops:
Plant Mango, Guava, Papaya and Lemon saplings in prepared pits. Provide support and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Utilize the monsoon season for establishing new orchards in Ghaziabad.

Fodder crops:
Sow Maize, Sorghum, or Napier grass for green fodder to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the monsoon season in Ghaziabad-up.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous feed supply for livestock.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, okra
• Prepare land: For July's paddy transplanting
• How & Why:
  
  • Hot, humid weather is ideal for cucurbits & okra.
  • Early land prep ensures timely paddy cultivation.
    
• Advantage: Maximizes summer vegetable yield, sets stage for monsoon crop.
  

🌾 Loni Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea, cluster bean
• Continue: Intercropping of vegetables in orchards
• How & Why:
  
  • These are fast-growing, high-yield summer crops.
  • Intercropping boosts income from existing orchards.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + efficient land use = higher profitability.
  

🌾 Muradnagar Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, pumpkin
• Manage: Irrigation for standing summer crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive in warm, moist conditions.
  • Regular watering prevents heat stress & yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Consistent yields + water management = stable income.
  

🌾 Rajapur Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ridge gourd, round melon
• Prepare seedlings: Brinjal, chilli for next month
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds give good yield in June's climate.
  • Early seedlings ensure timely transplanting in July.
    
• Advantage: Staggered sowing + seedling prep = continuous production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Brinjal: Shoot borer, fruit borer, jassids
  
  

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

• Give light irrigation every 2-4 days, especially for new plantings and fruiting crops, before monsoon in Ghaziabad.
  
• Once monsoon begins, ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, reduce soil heat, and control weeds during June heat.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and brinjal where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Ghaziabad is all about getting ready for monsoon and planting season:

• Sow direct seeds of monsoon vegetables like Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, and Bitter Gourd.
  
• Plant quick-growing greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early income, ensuring good drainage.
  
• Begin raising nurseries for Brinjal, Chilli, and early Tomato varieties for later transplanting when rains stabilize.
  
• Ensure proper field drainage to prevent waterlogging, crucial for new plantings.
  
• Regularly monitor for pests and diseases, which increase with humidity, and manage weeds effectively.
  
  

By focusing on timely monsoon plantings, ensuring robust drainage, and proactive pest management, you'll lay a strong foundation for a productive and profitable Kharif season.