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

Are you a farmer from Mainpuri, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Barnahal, Bewar, Bhogaon, Ghiror, Karhal, Kishni, Kuraoli, Mainpuri, Sultanpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, 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 season with active monsoon rains, so while soil moisture is high, proper field drainage is very important. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mainpuri 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: Okra, maize, pigeon pea, and cucumber are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower 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 Mainpuri show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (August)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), and leafy vegetables like Amaranthus (Chaulai) and Spinach.
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm weather and provide quick yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings will be ready for transplanting in September for a good market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early paddy seedlings if you have prepared nurseries earlier. Also, transplant Chilli and Brinjal seedlings in Mainpuri fields.

Vegetable cultivation:
Prepare the land for planting cucurbits like pumpkin, bottle gourd, and bitter gourd for the Rabi season.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables can fetch a good price during the festive season.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum for livestock.
✅ Benefit – Ensures sufficient fodder availability for the animals in Mainpuri.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, vegetable cultivation and fodder crops in August in Mainpuri, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barnahal Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea provide short-term yield in August.
  • Early Brinjal and Chilli transplanting ensures good crop establishment before winter.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and healthy crop establishment.
  

🌾 Bewar Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides quick yield; cucumber benefits from the monsoon.
  • Tomato and Capsicum transplanting takes advantage of post-monsoon conditions.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover and capitalizing on weather conditions.
  

🌾 Bhogaon Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster Bean and Sponge Gourd suit the current moisture levels.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower benefit from early transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Efficient use of moisture and good crop establishment.
  

🌾 Ghiror Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize offers green fodder; Radish provides quick yield.
  • Tomato and Chilli can be transplanted for a later harvest.
    
• Advantage: Fodder for livestock and diversified vegetable yield.
  

🌾 Karhal Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander give quick returns within a month.
  • Brinjal and Tomato transplanting ensures a timely crop.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income and a solid vegetable base.
  

🌾 Kishni Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Bottle Gourd thrive in this weather.
  • Chilli and Capsicum will establish well before winter.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and establishment of long-term crops.
  

🌾 Kuraoli Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Amaranthus provide quick harvest.
  • Cabbage and Tomato benefit from the August climate.
    
• Advantage: Fast turnover and healthy crop growth.
  

🌾 Mainpuri Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Sponge Gourd thrive in monsoon conditions.
  • Cauliflower and Brinjal will establish well before the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Efficient water use and good crop timing.
  

🌾 Sultanpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Maize (fodder)
• Transplant: Capsicum, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish offers a quick harvest, Maize provides essential fodder.
  • Capsicum and Chilli benefit from transplanting in August.
    
• Advantage: Dual-purpose farming and successful crop establishment.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Mainpuri, August)

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery/downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Improve air circulation.
  
• 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 (Mainpuri, August)

• Monitor rainfall. Irrigate only during dry spells (5-7 days) when soil is visibly dry.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in low areas.
  
• Avoid water stagnation around plant bases and in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to suppress weeds and protect soil from erosion.
  

Conclusion

August in Mainpuri is all about smart management and planning:

• Continue harvesting ongoing monsoon vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, and bitter gourd.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for fast income.
  
• Start raising nurseries for upcoming winter crops: tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Prepare beds for early radish and turnip sowing to get higher market rates.
  
• Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging and manage monsoon pests and diseases.
  
  

If you manage your existing crops well, plant quick-duration greens for cash flow, and prepare nurseries for the stable winter crops, you’ll set your farm up for a strong, steady, and profitable season ahead.