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

Are you a farmer from Kasganj, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Amanpur, Dholna, Ganjdundwara, Kasganj, Patiyali, Sahaver, Sidhpura, Soron, 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, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. June is the start of the Kharif season in Uttar Pradesh, with pre-monsoon showers beginning, making it crucial to manage soil moisture for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kasganj 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, bottle gourd, and summer squash are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, cauliflower, and early cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June)

Land preparation and sowing of Kharif crops like paddy, maize, bajra, and pulses (arhar, urad, moong) should be prioritized in Kasganj-up. Ensure proper soil moisture before sowing.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures good germination and crop establishment.

Prepare nurseries for early paddy varieties. This allows for timely transplanting when the monsoon arrives.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting leads to higher yields and better water management.

Sugarcane farmers should focus on weed management and providing adequate irrigation. Monitor for pests and diseases regularly in Kasganj.
✅ Benefit – Prevents yield loss due to weed competition and pest infestations.

Farmers with access to irrigation can start sowing vegetables like okra (bhindi), bottle gourd (lauki), bitter gourd (karela), and cucumber (kakdi).
✅ Benefit – Diversification of crops and additional income source.

Prepare the land for upcoming vegetable crops that can be transplanted in July, such as brinjal and chili in Kasganj.
✅ Benefit – Reduces workload during the peak monsoon season.

👉 In this way, by planning land preparation, sowing of Kharif crops, nurseries, and vegetables in June, farmers in Kasganj can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Kasganj

🌾 Amanpur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Cucumber (Kheera)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds provide income during monsoon.
  • Early chilli and brinjal transplanting gives yield before major festival season.
    
• Advantage: Monsoon vegetables + early festival market = better returns.
  

🌾 Dholna Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobiya)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are short duration crops and improve soil health.
  • Early tomato crop avoids late monsoon diseases.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment + early market access.
  

🌾 Ganjdundwara Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Torai), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Transplant: Brinjal (improved varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds provide income during the rainy season.
  • Improved brinjal varieties are more disease resistant.
    
• Advantage: Disease resistance + monsoon income.
  

🌾 Kasganj Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Transplant: Chilli (Grafted)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean is drought-resistant and requires less water.
  • Grafted chilli varieties are more productive and disease-resistant.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation + high productivity.
  

🌾 Patiyali Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Okra
• How & Why:
  
  • Green gram and black gram fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Okra can be intercropped with pulses for additional income.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + intercropping benefits.
  

🌾 Sahaver Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Sorghum (for fodder)
• Transplant: Cauliflower (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops provide feed for livestock.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting ensures good prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Livestock feed + early market profits.
  

🌾 Sidhpura Block

• Sow now: Watermelon (if irrigation available), Muskmelon (if irrigation available)
• Transplant: Cucumber
• How & Why:
  
  • Melons are profitable if irrigation is available.
  • Cucumber is a short duration crop and gives quick returns.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crop + profit with irrigation.
  

🌾 Soron Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd (Tinda)
• Transplant: Bottle Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and round gourd are low maintenance crops.
  • Transplanting bottle gourd ensures early fruiting and better yields.
    
• Advantage: Low maintenance + early yield.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Downy Mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Whitefly, Jassids, Fruit borer, Shoot borer
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields regularly (2-3 times a week). Check undersides of leaves and new growth.
  
• Remove and destroy infested plants/parts to stop spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/shoot borers; keep field and surroundings clean of weeds.
  
• Use recommended biological controls or need-based sprays; always rotate chemicals.
  
  

Irrigation

• Monitor soil moisture closely. In early June, irrigate as needed if no rain, to maintain soil moisture.
  
• With monsoon onset, ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging in fields and nursery beds.
  
• Protect young plants and nurseries from heavy rain with covers or raised beds.
  
• Mulching (with straw or dry leaves) helps conserve moisture during dry spells and also controls weeds.
  

Conclusion

June in Kasganj is all about smart monsoon preparation:

• Prepare fields thoroughly, ensuring excellent drainage for upcoming rains.
  
• Direct sow heat-tolerant vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Ridge Gourd (Tori), and Cluster Bean (Guar).
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early market.
  
• Raise nurseries for monsoon mainstays like Chilli and Brinjal.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests and diseases, and manage water to prevent waterlogging.
  
  

By focusing on proper field preparation, timely planting of suitable crops, and proactive pest and water management, you'll ensure a strong and profitable start to the Kharif season.