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

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Are you a farmer from Hardoi, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Ahirori, Bawan, Bharkhani, Bihani, Bilgram, Haripalpur, Kachhauna, Kothawan, Madhavganj, Mallawan, Pihani, Sandi, Sandila, Shahabad, Tadiyawan, Todarpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. 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. This is the peak of the Kharif sowing season with active monsoons, so soil moisture is high, but proper field drainage is essential. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hardoi district for the month of July. 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 July according to your area.

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What fields typically look like early october

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, sugarcane, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, 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 cotton continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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

🌾 Ahirori Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean are short duration and provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Chili now allows for harvest before the heavy monsoon.
  
  
• Advantage: Diversified income + reduced risk from monsoon damage.
  

🌾 Bawan Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize fodder addresses livestock feed needs.
  • Gourds thrive in monsoon conditions.
  • Early tomato transplanting will result in good prices.
  
  
• Advantage: Fodder security + market vegetables.
  

🌾 Bharkhani Block

• Sow now: Pigeon Pea (Arhar), Sesame (Til)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pigeon Pea is a major Kharif crop, plant early for optimum yield.
  • Sesame fits well in rainfed conditions.
  • Prepare seedling for late season vegetables.
  
  
• Advantage: Important Kharif crops sown on time + prepare for winter.
  

🌾 Bihani Block

• Sow now: Black Gram (Urad), Green Gram (Moong)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses enhance soil fertility.
  • Transplant chili and tomato seedlings to get a head start.
  
  
• Advantage: Soil health + early market advantage.
  

🌾 Bilgram Block

• Sow now: Pearl Millet (Bajra), Sorghum (Jowar)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Bajra and Jowar are drought-resistant fodder crops.
  • Prepare onion nurseries for the Rabi season.
  
  
• Advantage: Fodder security + future onion crop.
  

🌾 Haripalpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Sponge Gourd (Tori)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds grow fast and provide income.
  • Brinjal transplanted now will yield good harvest.
  
  
• Advantage: Quick income + steady vegetable supply.
  

🌾 Kachhauna Block

• Sow now: Maize (for grain)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize is a major crop and needs timely sowing.
  • Prepare seedbeds for winter vegetables.
  
  
• Advantage: Food security + preparing for winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Kothawan Block

• Sow now: Groundnut (early varieties)
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Groundnut is a valuable cash crop.
  • Early chili transplanting will yield a good crop.
  
  
• Advantage: Cash crop + early vegetable income.
  

🌾 Madhavganj Block

• Sow now: Sunflower
• Prepare Seedbeds: Radish, Carrot
• How & Why:
  
  • Sunflower provides oilseed.
  • Prepare seedbeds for early winter vegetables.
  
  
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + winter vegetable preparation.
  

🌾 Mallawan Block

• Sow now: Castor
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Castor is a drought-resistant oilseed crop.
  • Early tomato transplanting will yield a good crop.
  
  
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + early tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Pihani Block

• Sow now: Ginger, Turmeric
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Ginger and Turmeric are important spices.
  • Prepare cabbage seedlings.
  
  
• Advantage: High-value spices + winter vegetable preparation.
  

🌾 Sandi Block

• Sow now: Urad (Black Gram), Moong (Green Gram)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses improve soil fertility.
  • Brinjal seedlings are ready for transplanting.
  
  
• Advantage: Soil health + vegetable income.
  

🌾 Sandila Block

• Sow now: Maize (fodder), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder maize addresses livestock needs.
  • Prepare seedling for late season vegetables.
  
  
• Advantage: Fodder security + prepare for winter.
  

🌾 Shahabad Block

• Sow now: Sesame (Til)
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Sesame fits well in rainfed conditions.
  • Transplant chili seedlings for early yield.
  
  
• Advantage: Kharif crops sown on time + early market.
  

🌾 Tadiyawan Block

• Sow now: Pigeon Pea (Arhar)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Radish, Carrot
• How & Why:
  
  • Pigeon Pea is a major Kharif crop, plant early for optimum yield.
  • Prepare seedbeds for early winter vegetables.
  
  
• Advantage: Important Kharif crops sown on time + prepare for winter.
  

🌾 Todarpur Block

• Sow now: Pearl Millet (Bajra)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Bajra are drought-resistant fodder crops.
  • Early tomato transplanting will result in good prices.
  
  
• Advantage: Fodder security + market vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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

• Reduce irrigation frequency. Irrigate only if there's a prolonged dry spell (check soil moisture).
  
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in nurseries and low-lying areas.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to manage soil moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use where possible.
  

Conclusion

July in Hardoi is all about smart planning:

• Focus on planting main kharif vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, sponge gourd, and ridge gourd.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth and monsoon spinach for early returns.
  
• Start nursery preparation for early brinjal, chili, and early cauliflower for the upcoming season.
  
• Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging; it's crucial during heavy rains.
  
• Regularly check for pests and diseases, which are common in monsoon, and take timely action.
  
  

If you follow these steps—quick greens for cash, main kharif vegetables for steady income, and proper monsoon management—you’ll have a strong and profitable monsoon season in Hardoi.