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

Are you a farmer from Kaushambi, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Kadadham, Kara, Kashia, Kaushambi, Manjhanpur, Mooratganj, Sarai Akil, Sirathu, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif monsoon season, so soil moisture is high and irrigation needs are generally low. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kaushambi 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: Brinjal, cauliflower, tomato, and chili 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 bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) - Kaushambi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Kharif crops like paddy, maize, and pulses (arhar, urad, moong). Also, vegetables like okra, cucumber, and gourds.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely planting for optimal yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for rabi crops like cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato in the last week of August.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early planting of rabi crops after the monsoon season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant paddy seedlings. Ensure proper water management.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield.

Vegetative propagation:
Sugarcane planting.
✅ Benefit – Ensures next year's crop.

Other crops:
Planting of banana and papaya.
✅ Benefit – Diversifies income.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and other crops in August in Kaushambi, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Kadadham Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd
• Prepare beds for: Early cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
• Okra and cucumber provide quick returns in the market.
• Early preparation ensures timely transplanting of winter vegetables.

Advantage: Timely sowing ensures better yields and market price.

🌾 Kara Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth is a short-duration crop that provides quick income.
  • Transplanting brinjal now will result in a good harvest during the festive season.
• Advantage: Quick cash and timely yield for festive demands.
  

🌾 Kashia Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean, ridge gourd
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and ridge gourd can be harvested within 45-60 days.
  • Raising nursery now ensures timely transplanting of tomato and chilli in September.
• Advantage: Early vegetables and timely nursery for main crops.
  

🌾 Kaushambi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek provide quick cash in 25-30 days.
  • Early tomato transplanting ensures better prices in October-November.
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Manjhanpur Block

• Sow now: Green gram (mung), black gram (urad)
• Intercrop: Maize with cowpea
• How & Why:
  
  • Green gram and black gram fetch good prices in the market.
  • Intercropping maize with cowpea improves soil fertility and provides additional yield.
• Advantage: Legumes improve soil health; intercropping provides additional income.
  

🌾 Mooratganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot
• Prepare land for: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot are short-duration crops with good market demand.
  • Preparing land now ensures timely sowing of potato in October.
• Advantage: Early root crops and timely potato sowing.
  

🌾 Sarai Akil Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Support: Provide support to cucurbits for better yield
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and bitter gourd can be harvested regularly for the market.
  • Providing support ensures better fruit quality and yield.
• Advantage: Continuous harvesting and better quality produce.
  

🌾 Sirathu Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, ash gourd
• Weeding: Regular weeding in existing crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and ash gourd have good storage life and market demand.
  • Regular weeding ensures healthy crop growth and better yields.
• Advantage: Long storage and healthy crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

• August is monsoon! Monitor soil moisture closely. Irrigate only during dry spells (no rain for 3-4 days).
  
• Drainage is key: Prevent waterlogging. Clear drainage channels to avoid standing water.
  
• Nursery care: Protect young plants from heavy rain. Ensure good drainage in seedbeds.
  
• Mulching: Use straw/dry leaves where feasible to reduce splash erosion and maintain soil health.
  

Conclusion

August in Kaushambi is all about smart planning:

• Manage ongoing harvest of monsoon vegetables like bottle gourd, sponge gourd, and okra.
  
• Start quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and radish in raised, well-drained beds for early cash.
  
• Begin raising nurseries for major winter crops: cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, brinjal, and chili for transplanting next month.
  
• Prepare land for early potato planting or consider direct sowing of early French beans.
  
• Stay vigilant against monsoon pests and fungal diseases; ensure excellent field drainage to avoid waterlogging.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—managing current harvests, planting short-duration greens for cash, and preparing nurseries for winter crops—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable upcoming season.