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

Are you a farmer from Mau, Uttar Pradesh (UP), in blocks like Kopaganj, Ghosi, Pardaha? In July, 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, Malabar spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so soil moisture is high, but proper drainage is crucial to avoid waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mau 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 november

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, maize, and pigeon pea are being harvested.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, and chilli seedlings are being raised for winter planting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander sowing is underway.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea and mustard sowing is commencing in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early november, fields in Ahmednagar show a mix of harvested summer crops, vegetable nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crop plantings.

What to start now (July)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, beans, cowpea, maize, and pearl millet.
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm, monsoon conditions and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cauliflower, cabbage, and chili. These seedlings will be ready for transplanting in the coming weeks.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for the next crop cycle.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings. This is the peak season for rice transplantation in Mau-up.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting of rice is crucial for optimal yield.

Vegetable cultivation:
Plant cucurbits like pumpkin, bitter gourd, and bottle gourd. Also, consider planting leafy greens like spinach and amaranth.
✅ Benefit – Provides a diverse range of vegetables for local markets.

Fruit tree plantation:
This is a good time to plant fruit trees like mango, guava, and lemon, taking advantage of the monsoon rains.
✅ Benefit – Long-term investment for sustainable income.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, vegetable cultivation, and fruit tree plantation in July, farmers in Mau can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Rampura Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cucumber are quick-growing vegetables that provide a fast return.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli in July allows them to establish before the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production leading to better income potential for Mau farmers.
  

🌾 Ghosi Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in the monsoon season and are in high demand.
  • Early tomato transplanting can avoid late-season blight.
    
• Advantage: Capitalizing on monsoon-friendly vegetables with potential for good market prices.
  

🌾 Kopaganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus, cowpea, and cluster bean are nutritious and quick-maturing crops.
  • Capsicum transplanting can provide a good yield during the festive season.
    
• Advantage: Nutritious vegetables for local consumption and potential for higher returns with capsicum.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf spots
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot & fruit borer, Early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout frequently, especially after rains, for diseases and pests.
  
• Remove and destroy diseased or infested plant parts immediately.
  
• Ensure good drainage in fields; avoid waterlogging.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers and yellow sticky traps for sucking pests.
  
• Apply fungicides/insecticides only when necessary, considering rain wash-off.
  
  

Irrigation

• Focus on drainage! Ensure fields have proper channels to prevent water stagnation.
  
• Avoid waterlogging in nursery beds and main fields; it causes root rot.
  
• Irrigation usually not needed due to monsoon rains; only light supplemental watering during long dry spells.
  
• Use raised beds for monsoon crops to improve drainage.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw) helps prevent soil erosion and suppresses weeds.
  

Conclusion

July in Mau is all about smart monsoon farming:

• Prioritize excellent field drainage to protect crops from monsoon waterlogging.
  
• Direct sow Kharif vegetables like Bhindi, various Gourds, Cowpea, and Cluster Bean.
  
• Start nurseries for early Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Brinjal varieties.
  
• Stay vigilant against monsoon pests and fungal diseases; manage weeds promptly.
  
• Apply light, timely fertilizers, considering potential nutrient loss due to heavy rains.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—protecting your field from waterlogging, sowing monsoon crops on time, and preparing nurseries for the next season—you’ll ensure a resilient and profitable yield throughout the July monsoon period.