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

Are you a farmer from Hardoi, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Ahirori, Bawan, Bharkhani, Bilgram, Gopamau, Hardoi, Hariyawan, Kachhauna, Kothawan, Madhoganj, Mallawan, Pihani, Sandi, Sandila, Shahabad, Sursa, Tadiyawan, 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 monsoon season, so soil moisture is high, but ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hardoi 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: Rice, maize, pigeon pea, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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 and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh (August)

🌾 Ahirori Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• These vegetables are suitable for the August climate in Hardoi.
• Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.

Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets during the festive season.

🌾 Bawan Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are short duration crops ideal for quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomatoes and capsicum now ensures a harvest before the winter season.
• Advantage: Quick crop cycles and timely harvest for optimal market prices.
  

🌾 Bharkhani Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Sponge Gourd (Turai)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive in the humid conditions of August.
  • Ensure proper staking for gourds to maximize yield.
• Advantage: Good yield potential with proper care and management.
  

🌾 Bilgram Block

• Sow now: Maize (for vegetable use), Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides green cobs for sale, while radish matures quickly.
  • Early transplanting of cauliflower and cabbage helps in avoiding pest attacks later.
• Advantage: Diverse crop options for income generation and pest management.
  

🌾 Gopamau Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Okra
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster beans and Okra are resilient crops suitable for varying soil conditions.
  • Transplanting tomatoes allows for an early harvest in the cooler months.
• Advantage: Hardy crops with consistent demand in local markets.
  

🌾 Hardoi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy greens provide quick income within a month.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli now ensures a good yield in the coming months.
• Advantage: Short duration crops for continuous income and timely vegetable availability.
  

🌾 Hariyawan Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Bottle Gourd are easy to grow and have good market demand.
  • Transplanting capsicum now gives them enough time to mature before winter.
• Advantage: High-yielding vegetables with less input cost and steady market.
  

🌾 Kachhauna Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited for the monsoon season and fetch good prices.
  • Early transplanting of cauliflower reduces the risk of pest infestation.
• Advantage: High return vegetables with proper care and market timing.
  

🌾 Kothawan Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber is a fast-growing crop, and amaranthus provides quick greens.
  • Transplanting cabbage early ensures better head formation in cooler weather.
• Advantage: Short-duration crops for quick turnover and healthy vegetable production.
  

🌾 Madhoganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot mature relatively quickly and provide income in a short period.
  • Transplanting brinjal now prepares it for a fruitful harvest later.
• Advantage: Quick root vegetables with moderate demand and timely brinjal production.
  

🌾 Mallawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cowpea are good intercrops and have consistent market value.
  • Transplanting tomato allows for a good yield and early harvest.
• Advantage: Versatile crops for intercropping and a steady supply of tomatoes.
  

🌾 Pihani Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Spinach
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean is a drought-resistant crop, and spinach provides quick greens.
  • Transplanting chilli helps in establishing a strong plant before the winter season.
• Advantage: Drought-resistant vegetables with a regular supply of chilli.
  

🌾 Sandi Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and bitter gourd are suitable for the humid conditions of August.
  • Transplanting capsicum ensures a good yield during the cooler months.
• Advantage: High yielding gourds with proper staking and capsicum for later harvest.
  

🌾 Sandila Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a short-duration crop, and radish matures quickly.
  • Early transplanting of cauliflower helps avoid pest attacks.
• Advantage: Quick turnover crops and healthy cauliflower production.
  

🌾 Shahabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra is a versatile crop, and spinach provides quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomato allows for an early harvest and good prices.
• Advantage: Sustainable income with quick spinach and timely tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Sursa Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and cluster bean are resilient crops suitable for varying conditions.
  • Transplanting brinjal allows for a good yield later in the season.
• Advantage: Hardy crops with a reliable supply of brinjal.
  

🌾 Tadiyawan Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Sponge Gourd thrive in the humid weather of August.
  • Early transplanting of cabbage leads to better head formation.
• Advantage: Good gourd production and healthy cabbage crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds, especially during monsoon.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Rely mostly on monsoon rains; irrigate only if there is a prolonged dry spell.
  
• Crucial: Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging; avoid water stagnation around roots.
  
• Keep nursery beds raised and well-drained; protect young seedlings from heavy rain.
  
• Use mulching (straw/leaves) to suppress weeds and reduce soil erosion from heavy rains.
  

Conclusion

August in Hardoi is all about smart monsoon management and winter preparations:

• Continue harvesting of standing monsoon vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, and sponge gourd.
  
• Start nursery raising for winter vegetables: sow seeds of cabbage, cauliflower, tomato, brinjal, and chilli.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and radish for early cash.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging and manage monsoon pests.
  
• Prepare beds for transplanting winter vegetable seedlings towards the month-end.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—managing current monsoon crops, planting quick greens for cash, and diligently preparing for the upcoming winter season—you’ll set yourself up for a strong and profitable harvest.