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

Are you a farmer from Kushinagar, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Bishunpura, Dudahi, Fazilnagar, Hata, Kasaya, Khadda, Motichak, Nebua Naurangia, Padrauna, Ramkola, Seorahi, Sukrauli, Tamkuhi Raj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is high and good drainage is crucial for crop health. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kushinagar 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: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and chilli 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 groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) - Kushinagar

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

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

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of August, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bishunpura Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables thrive in the August climate of Kushinagar.
  • Regular watering is essential due to monsoon conditions.
• Advantage: Good yield potential with proper care and pest management in Kushinagar district.

🌾 Dudahi Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are short duration crops suitable for August sowing in Kushinagar.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting helps in getting better market prices later.
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and income generation in Kushinagar.

🌾 Fazilnagar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • Radish and carrot can be sown for early harvest in the cooler parts of August in Kushinagar.
  • Cabbage seedlings should be transplanted in well-drained soil.
• Advantage: Root vegetables provide nutritional security and income.

🌾 Hata Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  • Cucumber and pumpkin grow well during the monsoon season in Kushinagar.
  • Capsicum benefits from transplanting in prepared beds.
• Advantage: High demand for cucurbits in local markets.

🌾 Kasaya Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Early Potato
• How & Why:
  • Spinach and methi are quick-growing leafy vegetables suitable for August in Kushinagar.
  • Early potato transplanting should be done on raised beds to avoid waterlogging.
• Advantage: Short-duration crops for quick returns and potato cultivation.

🌾 Khadda Block

• Sow now: Maize (for vegetable purpose)
• Transplant: Turmeric, Ginger
• How & Why:
  • Maize can be sown for green cobs, which has a good market in Kushinagar.
  • Turmeric and ginger rhizomes should be planted in well-drained areas.
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and value addition.

🌾 Motichak Block

• Sow now: Beans (French and Cluster)
• Transplant: Colocasia (Arbi)
• How & Why:
  • Beans are suitable for August sowing due to the favorable climate in Kushinagar.
  • Colocasia needs proper drainage and irrigation.
• Advantage: Beans are a good source of protein.

🌾 Nebua Naurangia Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Bitter Gourd (seedlings)
• How & Why:
  • Gourd vegetables thrive well in the monsoon season in Kushinagar.
  • Transplanting bitter gourd seedlings ensures better establishment.
• Advantage: Trellising can improve the yield and quality of gourds.

🌾 Padrauna Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Transplant: Radish (Japanese White)
• How & Why:
  • Carrot and beetroot are suitable for sowing as the weather starts to cool down in Kushinagar.
  • Japanese white radish is fast growing.
• Advantage: Good market demand for root vegetables.

🌾 Ramkola Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander (Dhaniya), Methi, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.

🌾 Seorahi Block

• Sow now: Onion (seedlings), Garlic
• Transplant: Chili (Grafted)
• How & Why:
  • Onion and garlic seedlings are transplanted for early harvest in Kushinagar.
  • Grafted chili plants are more resistant to diseases.
• Advantage: High value crops with export potential.

🌾 Sukrauli Block

• Sow now: Pigeon Pea (Arhar), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  • Pulses like pigeon pea and black gram are sown during monsoon for nitrogen fixation.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and pulse production.

🌾 Tamkuhi Raj Block

• Sow now: Sweet Potato
• Transplant: Yam
• How & Why:
  • Sweet potato vines are planted on ridges.
  • Yam needs well-drained and fertile soil.
• Advantage: Tuber crops for food security.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, slugs/snails
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, bacterial wilt, early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Ensure good field sanitation.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging; this helps against many diseases.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• During monsoon, irrigate only if dry spells last more than 7-10 days (check soil moisture).
  
• Crucially, ensure excellent drainage. Water stagnation causes root rot and diseases.
  
• Consider raised beds for sensitive crops to prevent waterlogging during heavy rains.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw) can still help manage soil moisture and suppress weeds between rains.
  

Conclusion

August in Kushinagar is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting monsoon vegetables like sponge gourd, bitter gourd, and okra.
  
• Start nurseries for early winter crops such as cauliflower, cabbage, and knol-khol.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like spinach or coriander in raised, well-drained beds.
  
• Prepare land for early potato planting and transplanting of brinjal and chilli seedlings.
  
• Ensure proper drainage and be vigilant against water-borne diseases and monsoon pests.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—maintaining monsoon harvests for cash flow, preparing nurseries for the rabi season, and managing wet conditions—you’ll ensure steady income and a strong start for winter vegetable farming.