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

Are you a farmer from Lakhimpur Kheri, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Bankeyganj, Behjam, Bijua, Dhaurahra, Gola, Isanagar, Kheri, Lakhimpur, Mitauli, Mohammadi, Nighasan, Palia, Pasgawan, Phardhan, Ramia Behar, 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. July is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so soil moisture is high, reducing the need for frequent irrigation for newly sown crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lakhimpur Kheri 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: Sugarcane is tall and nearing harvest, while maize is ripening.
    Okra and brinjal are being harvested regularly.
    Turmeric is reaching maturity.
    Paddy is ready for transplanting in some areas.
    Ginger is nearly ready.
  • Nursery beds: Tomato seedlings are being raised for the next season.
    Chilli seedlings are being prepared for transplanting.
    Brinjal nurseries are getting ready for planting.
    Cauliflower and cabbage seedlings are in propagation.
  • Fresh leafy crops: Spinach is being sown for a quick yield.
    Amaranthus is being planted in small plots.
    Fenugreek leaves are germinating.
  • Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea is growing well in upland areas.
    Groundnut continues to mature.
    Sesame (til) cultivation is underway.

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

What to start now (July) - Lakhimpur Kheri

Rice Transplanting: This is the peak season for rice transplanting in Lakhimpur Kheri. Ensure proper spacing and water management for optimal yield.
✅ Benefit – Rice is the staple crop, and timely transplanting ensures a good harvest.

Sugarcane Management: Continue monitoring sugarcane crops for pests and diseases. Apply necessary fertilizers and pesticides as per recommendations from the agriculture department.
✅ Benefit – Healthy sugarcane crop leads to higher sugar production and better income.

Maize Cultivation: Farmers can initiate maize cultivation. Select high-yielding varieties suitable for the Lakhimpur Kheri region.
✅ Benefit – Maize is a valuable crop for both grain and fodder.

Pulses (Urad & Moong): Sowing of pulses like Urad and Moong can be undertaken. These crops improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
✅ Benefit – Pulses enhance soil health and offer a supplementary income source.

Vegetable Cultivation: Prepare land for planting vegetables like okra (bhindi), gourds, and beans. Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
✅ Benefit – Vegetables provide a quick income and meet household nutritional needs.

👉 By focusing on rice transplanting, sugarcane management, maize and pulse cultivation, and vegetable farming in July, farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri can maximize their agricultural productivity and income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Pigeon Pea (Arhar)

Sow seeds 5-7 cm deep; 60-75 cm row spacing; plant spacing 20-25 cm

Good cash crop; drought tolerant; improves soil fertility in Lakhimpur Kheri

Maize (Makka)

Sow seeds 3-4 cm deep; 60 cm row spacing; plant spacing 20 cm

Short duration; high yield potential; feed for livestock in Lakhimpur Kheri

Green Gram (Moong)

Sow seeds 4-5 cm deep; 30 cm row spacing; plant spacing 10 cm

Short duration crop; improves soil health; good market price in Lakhimpur Kheri

Black Gram (Urad)

Sow seeds 4-5 cm deep; 30 cm row spacing; plant spacing 10 cm

Nitrogen-fixing crop; improves soil fertility; good for intercropping in Lakhimpur Kheri

Sugarcane

Setts planting; 90 cm row spacing; plant two-budded setts

Main cash crop of Lakhimpur Kheri; reliable market; good income

Paddy (Rice)

Nursery sowing; transplant seedlings at 20x15 cm spacing

Staple food crop; high yield with proper water management in Lakhimpur Kheri

Sorghum (Jowar)

Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep; 45 cm row spacing; plant spacing 15 cm

Fodder and grain crop; drought-resistant; useful in Lakhimpur Kheri

Okra (Bhindi)

Sow seeds 2 cm deep; 45 cm row spacing; plant spacing 30 cm

Good market demand; short duration crop; additional income for farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri

Sesame (Til)

Broadcast or line sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin plants later

Oilseed crop; good market price; drought-tolerant in Lakhimpur Kheri

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Lakhimpur

Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd

Chili, Tomato, Brinjal

Fruit and shoot borer in okra, Leaf spot in cucurbits

Provide light irrigation; avoid waterlogging

Kheri

Pigeon pea, Maize

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Early shoot borer in sugarcane

Ensure adequate drainage after heavy rains

Palia

Cluster bean, Amaranthus

Tomato, Chili

Jassids and whiteflies in vegetables

Use drip irrigation for water conservation

Mohammadi

Sponge gourd, Bitter gourd

Brinjal, Cabbage

Red pumpkin beetle, Aphids

Irrigate at critical stages of crop growth

Gola

Cucumber, Pumpkin

Tomato, Cauliflower

Downy mildew in cucurbits

Avoid over-irrigation to prevent fungal diseases

Behjam

Spinach, Fenugreek

Chili, Brinjal

Thrips in chili

Apply irrigation in the evening to reduce water loss

Mitauli

Radish, Carrot

Cabbage

Diamondback moth in cabbage

Check soil moisture regularly and irrigate accordingly

فاتحة

Cowpea, Okra

Tomato

Whiteflies, Leafhoppers

Use furrow irrigation to save water

ফুলবেহার

Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd

Brinjal, Chili

Fruit fly in cucurbits

Water deeply but less frequently

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bankeyganj Block

  • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
  • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
  • How & Why:
  • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
  • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
  • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.
  • 🌾 Behjam Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Bijua Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Dhaurahra Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Gola Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Isanagar Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Kheri Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Lakhimpur Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Mitauli Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Mohammadi Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Nighasan Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Palia Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Pasgawan Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Phardhan Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    🌾 Ramia Behar Block

    • Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
    • Land Preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplantation
    • How & Why:
      • Okra and gourds can utilize monsoon rains effectively.
      • Paddy transplantation should be timely for optimal yield.
    • Advantage: Effective use of monsoon and timely paddy cultivation.

    Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

    Key pests to watch

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

    • Monitor soil moisture closely; irrigate only during dry spells between rains.
    • Ensure excellent drainage in fields and nurseries to prevent waterlogging.
    • Create raised beds for monsoon crops where possible to avoid water stagnation.
    • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to suppress weeds and reduce soil erosion from rain.

    Conclusion

    July in Lakhimpur Kheri is all about monsoon planting and care:

    • Start direct sowing of Kharif vegetables like Bhindi, Cluster Bean, Cowpea, and various gourds.
    • Plant quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth and Radish for early income.
    • Prepare nurseries for upcoming winter crops such as tomato, brinjal, chilli, and early cauliflower/cabbage.
    • Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging, which is crucial during heavy monsoon.
    • Actively monitor for monsoon-related pests and diseases and apply timely control measures.

    If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on timely Kharif planting, effective water management, and proactive pest control—you’ll ensure a strong start to the monsoon season and a profitable harvest.

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