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

Are you a farmer from Hamirpur, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Gohand, Kurara, Maudaha, Muskara, Patiyara, Rath, Sarila, Sumerpur, 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, 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 monsoon rains, so managing excess water and maintaining good drainage is crucial for crop health. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hamirpur 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, brinjal, tomato, and cucurbits are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chili, tomato, 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 sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) in Hamirpur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

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

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of August, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Gohand Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Cluster Beans & Cowpea provide income in 45-60 days.
  • Transplanting Brinjal & Chilli now ensures good yield and market price in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting ensure better yield and income for Hamirpur farmers in August.
  

🌾 Kurara Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides a quick yield in about 30 days.
  • Early transplanting of Tomato and Capsicum allows harvesting before the heavy frost season.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from Amaranthus and protection from frost for Tomato & Capsicum crops.
  

🌾 Maudaha Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited to the August climate in Hamirpur.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Cauliflower ensures a good harvest in the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Optimized crop cycle for better yield and market price.
  

🌾 Muskara Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like Spinach, Methi, and Radish provide fast income.
  • Early transplanting of Cauliflower and Tomato can avoid late-season pests and diseases.
    
• Advantage: Dual income stream from quick greens and early vegetable harvests.
  

🌾 Patiyara Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Round Melon (Tinda)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suited for the monsoon season and can provide good yields.
  • Timely transplanting of Chilli and Brinjal ensures a steady supply for the market.
    
• Advantage: High-demand vegetables for consistent income.
  

🌾 Rath Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans, Cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Cluster Beans, and Cowpea are quick-maturing crops.
  • Tomato and Chilli transplanted now will be ready for harvest when prices are favorable.
    
• Advantage: Short-term crops for immediate income and strategic transplanting for future profits.
  

🌾 Sarila Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach, Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens offer a fast turnaround time for income.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower and Cabbage in August sets them up for a good winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops followed by substantial winter vegetable yields.
  

🌾 Sumerpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds thrive in the warm, humid conditions of August.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Tomato now allows them to establish before the cooler weather arrives.
    
• Advantage: Optimizing warm-season crops and preparing for the transition to cooler season crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Hamirpur, August)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy Mildew, Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf spots
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit/Shoot borer, Whitefly, Early/Late Blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially after rain. Check for pests and fungal spots.
  
• Remove and destroy infested plant parts immediately.
  
• Keep fields free of weeds and debris; they provide shelter for pests.
  
• Ensure good air circulation around plants to reduce humidity.
  
• Use recommended sprays only when needed, considering rain wash-off.
  
  

Irrigation (Hamirpur, August)

• Monsoon season: Generally, no irrigation needed. Check soil moisture before watering.
  
• Drainage is key: Ensure no water stagnation in fields or nurseries.
  
• Clear drainage channels to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) can help manage moisture during dry spells and suppress weeds.
  

Conclusion

August in Hamirpur is all about managing rain and smart planning:

• Ensure excellent drainage in your fields; it's crucial for crop health.
  
• Continue harvesting mature rainy-season vegetables like okra, gourds, and beans.
  
• Start nurseries for winter crops: tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage, protecting them from heavy rain.
  
• Sow quick-maturing leafy greens (palak, amaranth) and crops like okra and cluster beans.
  
• Keep a sharp eye on fungal diseases and pests; act quickly with preventative measures.
  
  

If you focus on proper water management, timely planting of rainy and winter-season crops, and vigilant pest control, you’ll set up your farm for a strong and profitable season ahead.