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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Babhanjot, Belsar, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Dhanepur, Gonda, Haldharmau, Itiyathok, Jhanjhari, Katra Bazar, Kauria, Mujehna, Nawabganj, Paraspur, Roopaidih, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Malabar Spinach are also being sown. This is the start of the Kharif season with the onset of the monsoon, so field preparation is crucial and May require pre-sowing irrigation if rains are delayed. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda 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 maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, tomato, brinjal, and cauliflower 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: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) in Gonda

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Gwar), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach (Palak), Radish (Mooli), Carrot (Gajar).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that grow quickly and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, and early Rice varieties. Ensure proper seedbed preparation and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting after the monsoon onset.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant Chilli, Brinjal, and Tomato seedlings that were prepared in May. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Transplanting allows for efficient use of land and resources, leading to higher yields.

Kharif crops:
Sowing of Kharif crops like Paddy (Rice), Maize (Makka), Pigeon Pea (Arhar), Black Gram (Urad), Green Gram (Moong), and Sesame (Til) should be initiated with the onset of monsoon.
✅ Benefit – Kharif crops are rain-fed and benefit from the monsoon season.

Fruit crops:
Planting of fruit trees like Mango, Guava, Papaya, and Lemon can be done during this time. Ensure proper pit preparation and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Establishing fruit orchards ensures long-term income and diversification.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babhanjot Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd.
• Why: These vegetables perform well in the June heat and provide a good yield in Gonda.

🌾 Belsar Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea, cluster bean.
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings.
• Why: Amaranth and cowpea are fast-growing options for quick returns. Brinjal seedlings can establish well in June.

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ridge gourd.
• Prepare land for: Early Kharif vegetables like tomato and chilli.
• Why: Gourd vegetables thrive in this climate. Preparing land now ensures timely planting of Kharif vegetables.

🌾 Colonelganj Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon.
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetables regularly.
• Why: Focus on cucurbits which can tolerate heat, ensure sufficient irrigation for other crops

🌾 Dhanepur Block

• Sow now: Leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek.
• Transplant: Tomato and chilli seedlings (heat-tolerant varieties).
• Why: Short duration crops provide income and heat-tolerant varieties of tomato/chilli will ensure proper yeild.

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd.
• Transplant: Prepare nursery beds for cauliflower.
• Why: cucurbits can tolerate heat, nursery prep will have seedlings ready for next season

🌾 Haldharmau Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans.
• Manage: Weed control in existing vegetable crops.
• Why: These crops thrive well in humid conditions of Gonda, weed control ensures optimal growth

🌾 Itiyathok Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea.
• Prepare: Land for turmeric and ginger planting.
• Why: amaranth/cowpea are short duration, land preparation for other plantings now is helpful

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ridge gourd.
• Monitor: For pests and diseases in cucurbits.
• Why: Guard crops against pests and diseases for optimal production

🌾 Katra Bazar Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon.
• Apply: Mulch to conserve soil moisture.
• Why: Watermelon and muskmelon will produce well, mulch is crucial for water conservation

🌾 Kauria Block

• Sow now: Leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek.
• Intercrop: With maize or sorghum for additional yield.
• Why: maximize land use with intercropping

🌾 Mujehna Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd.
• Irrigate: Regularly to support growth.
• Why: consistent moisture promotes high yields

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans.
• Fertilize: Existing crops with appropriate nutrients.
• Why: optimal growth and yield of plants

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea.
• Protect: Young seedlings from heat stress.
• Why: Young plants are susceptible to extreme weather

🌾 Roopaidih Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ridge gourd.
• Train: Cucurbit vines for better sunlight exposure.
• Why: proper air flow and better light exposure

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon.
• Harvest: Mature vegetables promptly.
• Why: Timely harvesting encourages futher production

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek.
• Prepare: Compost for future use.
• Why: Soil amendment helps ensure a great harvest.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

• Before monsoon, irrigate every 5-7 days if no rain. Adjust based on rainfall once monsoon starts.
  
• Ensure good drainage. Avoid water stagnation, especially after heavy rains.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to save moisture during dry spells and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Gonda is all about smart monsoon preparation and planting:

• Direct sow monsoon vegetables like bhindi, bitter gourd, and bottle gourd.
  
• Plant quick-growing rain-fed greens such as Amaranthus and Malabar spinach for early income.
  
• Start nurseries for monsoon tomato, brinjal, and early chilli crops.
  
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging during heavy rains.
  
• Regularly monitor for monsoon pests and diseases, and apply timely controls.
  
  

If you follow these steps—getting your monsoon vegetables established, ensuring good drainage, and managing pest/disease challenges—you'll secure your harvest through the rains and lay a strong foundation for the coming seasons.