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

Are you a farmer from Hardoi, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Ahirori, Balamau, Basauni, Bharawan, Bilgram, Hardoi, Harpalpur, Kachhauna, Kothawan, Madhoganj, Majhila, Mallawan, Pali, Sandila, Sawayajpur, Shahabad, Sursaha, 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, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. June marks the start of the Kharif season with the arrival of the monsoon, so farmers should prepare their fields for sowing, taking advantage of the increasing soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hardoi 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: Sugarcane, mango, and summer vegetables are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Paddy, cauliflower, brinjal, and tomato seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Amaranth, spinach, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June)

Rice Nursery Preparation:
Prepare nurseries for Rice, ensuring timely sowing with the arrival of monsoon rains.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings are crucial for a successful rice crop and high yields in Hardoi.

Maize Sowing:
Sow maize crops as soon as the monsoon sets in, utilizing early rains for germination and growth.
✅ Benefit – Maize is a significant crop in Hardoi, providing both food and fodder.

Pulses Sowing (Arhar/Pigeon Pea, Moong, Urad):
Start sowing pulses like Arhar, Moong, and Urad, which are essential for soil health and nutritional security in Hardoi.
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide a valuable source of protein.

Vegetable Sowing:
Begin sowing vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), and Cucumber, adapting to the monsoon conditions in Hardoi.
✅ Benefit – Diversifies income and provides essential vegetables for local markets.

Sugarcane Planting:
Continue sugarcane planting, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation for optimal growth in Hardoi.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop in Hardoi, contributing significantly to farmers' income.

👉 By starting rice nurseries, sowing maize and pulses, planting vegetables, and continuing sugarcane cultivation strategically in June, Hardoi farmers can maximize their agricultural productivity and income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahirori Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the June climate of Hardoi.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging due to monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets during this period.
  

🌾 Balamau Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean (guar).
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are relatively drought-resistant and can tolerate dry spells.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Low water requirement + timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Basauni Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (chaulai), cowpea (lobia).
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Transplant chilli and brinjal to utilize available soil moisture effectively.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + efficient use of resources.
  

🌾 Bharawan Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin, bottle gourd.
• Prepare nursery for: Early cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in warm and humid conditions of June in Hardoi.
  • Early cauliflower nursery ensures transplanting readiness for the upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential + timely cauliflower production.
  

🌾 Bilgram Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited for the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Transplant brinjal to maximize yield during the favorable monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: High market demand + optimal growing conditions for brinjal.
  

🌾 Hardoi Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the June climate of Hardoi.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging due to monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets during this period.
  

🌾 Harpalpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean (guar).
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are relatively drought-resistant and can tolerate dry spells.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Low water requirement + timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Kachhauna Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (chaulai), cowpea (lobia).
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Transplant chilli and brinjal to utilize available soil moisture effectively.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + efficient use of resources.
  

🌾 Kothawan Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin, bottle gourd.
• Prepare nursery for: Early cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in warm and humid conditions of June in Hardoi.
  • Early cauliflower nursery ensures transplanting readiness for the upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential + timely cauliflower production.
  

🌾 Madhoganj Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited for the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Transplant brinjal to maximize yield during the favorable monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: High market demand + optimal growing conditions for brinjal.
  

🌾 Majhila Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the June climate of Hardoi.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging due to monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets during this period.
  

🌾 Mallawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean (guar).
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are relatively drought-resistant and can tolerate dry spells.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Low water requirement + timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Pali Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (chaulai), cowpea (lobia).
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Transplant chilli and brinjal to utilize available soil moisture effectively.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + efficient use of resources.
  

🌾 Sandila Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin, bottle gourd.
• Prepare nursery for: Early cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in warm and humid conditions of June in Hardoi.
  • Early cauliflower nursery ensures transplanting readiness for the upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential + timely cauliflower production.
  

🌾 Sawayajpur Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited for the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Transplant brinjal to maximize yield during the favorable monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: High market demand + optimal growing conditions for brinjal.
  

🌾 Shahabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the June climate of Hardoi.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging due to monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets during this period.
  

🌾 Sursaha Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean (guar).
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are relatively drought-resistant and can tolerate dry spells.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Low water requirement + timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Tadiyawan Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (chaulai), cowpea (lobia).
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Transplant chilli and brinjal to utilize available soil moisture effectively.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + efficient use of resources.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• 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

• In absence of rain, give light irrigation every 3-5 days (check soil moisture).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage, especially with early monsoon.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Hardoi is all about smart preparation:

• Sow main Kharif vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, and bitter gourd.
  
• Prepare fields for early monsoon crops and ensure proper drainage.
  
• Raise nurseries for transplanting monsoon season brinjal and chilli.
  
• Keep vigilant for pests and diseases, especially with rising humidity.
  
• Use balanced fertilizers as per crop need for strong growth.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely planting for good harvests, proper drainage for crop safety, and vigilance against pests—you’ll ensure a strong start to the monsoon season and achieve profitable yields.