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

Are you a farmer from Lakhimpur Kheri, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Behjam, Bijua, Dhaurahra, Gola, Isanagar, Kheri, Kumarganj, Lakhimpur, Mitauli, Mohammdi, Nakaha, Nighasan, Palia, Phoolbehar, Ramiyabehar, 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, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. August is the middle of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is high but proper drainage is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lakhimpur Kheri 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, sugarcane, maize, and vegetables like okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) in Lakhimpur Kheri

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pigeonpea, black gram, green gram, sesame, maize, groundnut, soybean and pearl millet.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimum plant population and yield.

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

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings to the main field. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Proper transplanting leads to healthy crop establishment and higher yields.

Vegetable cultivation (if irrigation available):
Plant okra, cucumber, bitter gourd and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous vegetable supply and steady income.

Sugarcane planting (for ratoon management):
Focus on proper drainage and nutrient management in sugarcane fields.
✅ Benefit – Healthy ratoon crop reduces input costs and ensures consistent yield.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Behjam Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Nursery: Prepare nursery beds for September Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds can be sown for a good yield.
  • Early nursery preparation will help in timely transplanting of cauliflower.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures better yield and quality.
  

🌾 Bijua Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (lobia), Amaranthus (chaulai).
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings (early variety).
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea are suitable for August sowing in this region.
  • Early brinjal transplanting ensures a good market price.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production for household consumption and market sale.
  

🌾 Dhaurahra Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd.
• Nursery: Prepare for Chilli and Tomato nurseries.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the monsoon season.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after monsoon subsides.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and timely availability of seedlings.
  

🌾 Gola Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Radish, Carrot.
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops like spinach and radish provide quick returns.
  • Cabbage transplanting can be done if seedlings are ready.
    
• Advantage: Quick income generation and efficient land use.
  

🌾 Isanagar Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (guar), French Bean.
• Transplant: Capsicum seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • These beans perform well in the current weather conditions.
  • Capsicum transplanting should be done in well-drained soil.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and market demand for beans and capsicum.
  

🌾 Kheri Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Coriander.
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like amaranthus and coriander can be harvested soon.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting leads to better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and better market opportunities.
  

🌾 Kumarganj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Okra.
• Nursery: Prepare nursery for late season Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Okra are suitable for sowing in August.
  • Late season tomato nursery will ensure seedlings are ready for October transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Continuous vegetable supply and income generation.
  

🌾 Lakhimpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd.
• Intercropping: Plant Radish, Spinach in between the rows of taller vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd family vegetables thrive well in this season.
  • Intercropping maximizes land use and provides additional income.
    
• Advantage: Better land utilization and increased income.
  

🌾 Mitauli Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin.
• Nursery: Prepare nursery for Onion.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and pumpkin grow well in the monsoon season.
  • Onion nursery should be started now to have seedlings ready for transplanting in the winter season.
    
• Advantage: Ensures continuous supply of vegetables and better planning for winter crops.
  

🌾 Mohammdi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean (Guar).
• Transplant: Chilli seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables can tolerate the current weather conditions.
  • Chilli seedlings can be transplanted if the weather is favorable.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and market demand.
  

🌾 Nakaha Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Cabbage and Cauliflower seedlings (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy vegetables grow quickly and provide early income.
  • Early transplanting of cabbage and cauliflower can fetch better prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and higher profitability.
  

🌾 Nighasan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Prepare land: Prepare the land for planting Potato in the coming months.
• How & Why:
  
  • These root vegetables can be sown for the winter season.
  • Land preparation now will facilitate timely planting of potatoes.
    
• Advantage: Ensures timely planting and better yields.
  

🌾 Palia Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, French Bean.
• Nursery: Prepare nursery for Tomato and Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These beans are suitable for August sowing.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production and timely availability of seedlings.
  

🌾 Phoolbehar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd.
• Support: Provide support to climbing vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds grow well in the monsoon season.
  • Providing support ensures better fruit quality and yield.
    
• Advantage: Higher yield and better quality produce.
  

🌾 Ramiyabehar Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach, Coriander.
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy vegetables can be harvested in a short time.
  • Brinjal seedlings can be transplanted if the weather is suitable.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and continuous vegetable production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Slugs/Snails
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Early/Late Blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves immediately.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds, which thrive in monsoon.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays for pests/diseases only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• During August, rely mostly on natural rainfall. Irrigate lightly only during dry spells.
  
• **Crucial:** Ensure excellent drainage in all fields and nurseries to prevent waterlogging, especially after heavy rains.
  
• Protect young plants/nurseries from excessive direct rain.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to conserve moisture during dry periods and suppress weeds.
  

Conclusion

August in Lakhimpur Kheri is all about setting up for a profitable season:

• Finish harvesting ongoing monsoon vegetables like gourds and okra.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy vegetables like radish, coriander for early cash.
  
• Raise nurseries for main season tomato, brinjal, chilli, and early cauliflower/cabbage; begin transplanting where ready.
  
• Ensure proper field drainage and robust pest/disease management during monsoon.
  
• Prepare fields for planting potato and other main winter crops from next month.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—harvesting existing crops for cash flow, meticulous nursery work for stability, and proactive monsoon management—you’ll lay a strong foundation for a steady and profitable winter season.