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

Are you a farmer from Kaushambi, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Chail, Karadhamanpur, Kaushambi, Manjhanpur, Nevada, Sarsawan, Sirathu, 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. This is the main Kharif sowing period, with monsoon rains providing good soil moisture and reducing the need for frequent irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kaushambi 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.

What fields typically look like early july

• Standing/harvest crops: Okra, maize, paddy, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July) - Kaushambi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Gwar), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in the monsoon season and provide good yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price in Kaushambi-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting of rice ensures optimal yield in Kaushambi region.

Other crops:
Sow maize, pearl millet (bajra), and sorghum (jowar) for fodder and grain purposes. Prepare land for sugarcane planting.
✅ Benefit – These crops provide food and fodder security in Kaushambi-up.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chail Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, leafy greens (amaranth, spinach)
• Transplant: Brinjal, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans mature quickly, providing income in 45-60 days.
  • July transplanting of brinjal and chili ensures good yield and market price in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Short-duration vegetables provide quick returns + timely transplanting ensures optimal yield and income.
  

🌾 Karadhamanpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower (early variety)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits (bottle gourd, etc.) grow vigorously in July's warm, humid climate.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting avoids pest pressure and ensures early market arrival.
    
• Advantage: Vining vegetables utilize space efficiently + early cauliflower fetches premium price.
  

🌾 Kaushambi Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides green fodder for livestock, and cowpea improves soil health as a legume.
  • Transplanting chili and tomato seedlings now allows for a harvest before the winter season begins.
    
• Advantage: Fodder for animals + healthy vegetable crops.
  

🌾 Manjhanpur Block

• Sow now: Cluster beans, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables grow well in rainy season and give good yield.
  • Brinjal seedlings transplanted now will start yielding in autumn.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and income in upcoming months.
  

🌾 Nevada Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, Spinach, Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Fast growing leafy vegetables can be harvested within a month.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower now will give a good crop in the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and good yield of winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Sarsawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans are short duration crops, providing quick returns.
  • Chili and tomato plants will benefit from the end-of-monsoon weather for establishment.
    
• Advantage: Steady income stream.
  

🌾 Sirathu Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Early Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits will thrive in the monsoon humidity and warmth.
  • Early tomato varieties will yield a harvest before the peak winter season.
    
• Advantage: High yielding vegetables for a profitable harvest.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic (YVMV)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Bacterial wilt
  
  

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

• Rely mainly on monsoon rains. Irrigate only during dry spells (3-4 days without rain).
  
• Ensure excellent drainage to avoid waterlogging; consider raised beds.
  
• Protect nursery seedlings from heavy rain and ensure good drainage.
  
• Mulch with dry leaves/straw to conserve moisture and control weeds.
  

Conclusion

July in Kaushambi is all about smart monsoon management and sowing:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like bhindi and cucurbits.
  
• Direct sow rainy season crops like bhindi, cluster beans, and various gourds.
  
• Raise nurseries for kharif brinjal, chili, and early tomato.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens such as spinach and amaranth.
  
• Prioritize proper drainage, and actively manage monsoon-related pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps—maintaining income from existing crops, timely sowing for the monsoon season, preparing for upcoming vegetables, and diligent monsoon management—you’ll navigate the rainy season effectively and secure your harvest.