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

Are you a farmer from Hamirpur, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Gohand, Kurara, Maudaha, Muskara, 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, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the onset of monsoon rains, allowing farmers to prepare their fields as soil moisture improves. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hamirpur 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: Okra, brinjal, tomato and cucurbits are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, tomato, cauliflower, and early cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) 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 September, 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 September, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Gohand Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Amaranthus
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Okra and gourds establish well in warm weather.
• Amaranthus is a quick, nutritious crop for local markets.
• Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.

Advantage: Capitalize on monsoon preparation and early vegetable supply in Hamirpur.

🌾 Kurara Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean (Guar), Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean are drought-tolerant legumes improving soil health.
  • Ridge Gourd thrives in the rainy season.
  • Early transplanting of cole crops avoids pest pressure later.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and staggered harvest for better market prices in Hamirpur.
  

🌾 Maudaha Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are suitable for the Hamirpur climate and fetch good prices.
  • Ensure proper drainage in nursery beds to prevent damping-off.
• Advantage: High-value crops with relatively low input costs in Hamirpur.
  

🌾 Muskara Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility and provide quick returns.
  • Early tomato varieties can be harvested before the main crop season starts in Hamirpur.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and early market advantage in Hamirpur.
  

🌾 Rath Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot (for winter harvest)
• Prepare nursery: Peppers (Capsicum and Chili)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot benefit from the cooler temperatures expected later.
  • Start pepper nurseries early for a longer growing season in Hamirpur.
• Advantage: Planning for future harvests and extending the growing season in Hamirpur.
  

🌾 Sarila Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: None (Focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited to the rainy season and local market demand in Hamirpur.
• Advantage: Low-maintenance crops with good market potential in Hamirpur.
  

🌾 Sumerpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Cauliflower (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide income between main crop cycles.
  • Early cauliflower avoids late-season pests and diseases in Hamirpur.
• Advantage: Fast returns and reduced risk in Hamirpur.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

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

• Early June (pre-monsoon): Give light irrigation every 5–7 days, depending on soil moisture.
  
• Mid-late June (monsoon onset): Reduce irrigation; focus on proper drainage as rains begin.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and low-lying areas; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture during dry spells and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, especially for young plants.
  

Conclusion

June in Hamirpur is all about monsoon preparation and early sowing:

• Complete land preparation and incorporate organic matter for Kharif crops.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing monsoon vegetables like Okra, Cowpea, and Cluster Bean.
  
• Start nursery raising for Brinjal, Chilli, and early Tomato for July/August transplanting.
  
• Plant out monsoon gourds (Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd) with first rains.
  
• Focus on good drainage to prevent waterlogging and timely pest/disease management.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—direct-sown for early income, nursery crops for future stability, and crucial monsoon management—you’ll ensure a strong start to the Kharif season and a profitable harvest.