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

Are you a farmer from Ghazipur, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Barachawar, Bhadoura, Birno, Devkali, Ghazipur, Jakhania, Jamania, Karanda, Kasimabad, Manihari, Mardah, Mohammadabad, Nonahara, Reotipur, Sadat, Saidpur, Sukhpur, 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 beginning of the Kharif season with the arrival of the monsoon, so it's a crucial time for sowing and nursery preparation while managing soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghazipur 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: Mango, litchi, sugarcane, and summer vegetables like okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, 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 upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Ghazipur 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), Cucurbits (like Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, etc.), Beans (like Cluster Bean, Cowpea), Maize, Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Pigeon Pea, Groundnut, Sesame, Sunflower.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimum plant population and yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early season vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, and Cauliflower for transplanting after the monsoon sets in.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings will be ready for transplanting as soon as the fields are prepared.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
This is generally not the time for transplanting in Ghazipur due to the intense heat. Focus on nursery preparation for later transplanting.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Kharif Paddy:
Start preparing nurseries for Kharif paddy as transplanting will begin later in July.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting and better yields.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Ghazipur (June)

🌾 Barachawar Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Sponge Gourd (Tori), Cucumber (Kheera).
• Prepare Seedlings: Chili, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the monsoon season, providing a good yield.
  • Start preparing chili and brinjal seedlings for transplanting next month.
    
• Advantage: Planting these crops now ensures a good harvest during the monsoon season.
  

🌾 Bhadaura Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobiya).
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are relatively drought-resistant and suitable for early monsoon conditions.
  • Prepare tomato seedlings for transplanting in the coming weeks.
    
• Advantage: Good yield even with variable rainfall patterns.
  

🌾 Birno Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Tori).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in warm and humid conditions.
  • Transplant brinjal seedlings to ensure proper establishment before heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: High demand for gourds in local markets.
  

🌾 Devkali Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Sponge Gourd (Tori), Cucumber (Kheera).
• Prepare Seedlings: Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are quick-growing and can provide early income.
  • Prepare chili seedlings for later transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market prices.
  

🌾 Ghazipur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobiya).
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on drought-resistant crops that can withstand fluctuating rainfall.
  • Start tomato seedlings for a later transplant.
    
• Advantage: Reduces risk of crop failure due to unpredictable rainfall.
  

🌾 Jakhania Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Tori).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables are well-suited for the climate and soil conditions.
  • Transplant brinjal for better yields.
    
• Advantage: Higher yields and better market prices for gourds and brinjal.
  

🌾 Jamania Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Sponge Gourd (Tori), Cucumber (Kheera).
• Prepare Seedlings: Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables grow quickly and generate income.
  • Chili seedlings need time to mature.
    
• Advantage: Multiple harvests and income streams.
  

🌾 Karanda Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobiya).
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Choose crops that can handle less water.
  • Prepare tomato seedlings in advance.
    
• Advantage: Reliable crops during uncertain weather.
  

🌾 Kasimabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Tori).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are resistant to pests and diseases.
  • Ensure proper spacing when transplanting brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Reduced input costs and healthier crops.
  

🌾 Manihari Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Sponge Gourd (Tori), Cucumber (Kheera).
• Prepare Seedlings: Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick returns with these vegetables.
  • Chili needs a head start.
    
• Advantage: Steady income throughout the season.
  

🌾 Mardah Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobiya).
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are hardy and can survive variable conditions.
  • Get tomato seedlings ready for the next planting phase.
    
• Advantage: Resilience and consistent production.
  

🌾 Mohammadabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Tori).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd family vegetables perform well in this climate.
  • Transplant brinjal for robust growth.
    
• Advantage: Consistent yields and better market demand.
  

🌾 Nonahara Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Sponge Gourd (Tori), Cucumber (Kheera).
• Prepare Seedlings: Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • These fast-growing vegetables offer a quick turnover.
  • Start chili seedlings in time.
    
• Advantage: Early cash flow.
  

🌾 Reotipur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobiya).
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Choose crops resistant to drought.
  • Plan for tomatoes in the coming weeks.
    
• Advantage: Maximized yield despite water scarcity.
  

🌾 Sadat Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Tori).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd crops adapt well to local conditions.
  • Transplant brinjal seedlings carefully.
    
• Advantage: High-quality produce and good returns.
  

🌾 Saidpur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Sponge Gourd (Tori), Cucumber (Kheera).
• Prepare Seedlings: Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide quick profits.
  • Ensure proper seedling care for chilies.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and continuous income.
  

🌾 Sukhpur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobiya).
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Choose crops that don’t need much water.
  • Get tomato seedlings ready.
    
• Advantage: Lower water needs and consistent results.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy 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

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• 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.
  

Conclusion

June in Ghazipur is all about preparing for monsoon and smart planting:

• Prepare fields well for Kharif vegetables like bottle gourd, sponge gourd, and okra.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth and Palak for early income.
  
• Start nurseries for Kharif brinjal, chilli, and early tomato.
  
• Manage pre-monsoon irrigation carefully and ensure good drainage for heavy rains.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases as humidity rises.
  
  

If you focus on these steps—quick leafy greens for early cash, direct-sown monsoon vegetables for steady yields, and nursery crops for your main Kharif season—you’ll ensure a strong start to the monsoon farming season, leading to good profits.