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

Are you a farmer from Meerut, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Daurala, Hastinapur, Jani, Machhra, Mawana, Meerut, Parikshitgarh, Rajpura, Rohta, Sardhana, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif monsoon season, so soil moisture is high, but ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Meerut 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, rice, okra, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and tomato 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 areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Meerut 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, Cluster Beans, Cowpea, Cucumbers, Bitter Gourd and Bottle Gourd.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion, chilli and brinjal. These seedlings will be ready for transplanting by next month.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Vegetable Seedlings:
Transplant vegetable seedlings of cucurbits, tomato, chilli and brinjal in the main field.

Green Manuring:
Green manuring crops like dhaincha and sunhemp should be sown to improve soil fertility.

Fruit Tree Plantation:
This is the right time for planting fruit trees like mango, guava, lemon, and papaya.
✅ Benefit – Early planting establishes root system before the onset of winter.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Daurala Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), radish, coriander
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek are short duration and give quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal now ensures harvest before winter fog sets in.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash from greens + early vegetable harvest = better income for Meerut farmers in August.
  

🌾 Hastinapur Block

• Sow now: Okra (bhindi), cowpea (lobia)
• Prepare nursery: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cowpea are warm-season crops, ideal for sowing in August in Meerut.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting of winter vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Capitalizing on warm season + preparing for winter crops = continuous income.
  

🌾 Jani Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd (lauki), bitter gourd (karela)
• Continue sowing: Okra (bhindi)
• How & Why:
  
  • These cucurbits grow well in August's warm and humid weather of Meerut.
  • Continue bhindi sowing to extend the harvest period.
    
• Advantage: High demand for gourds + extended bhindi harvest = steady income.
  

🌾 Machhra Block

• Sow now: Amaranth (chaulai), cucumber
• Intercrop: Amaranth in young orchards
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth is a fast-growing leafy vegetable, providing quick returns.
  • Intercropping utilizes space in young orchards, maximizing income for Meerut farmers in August.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from amaranth + efficient land use = increased profitability.
  

🌾 Mawana Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean (guar), ridge gourd (tori)
• Weed control: In existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
• Cluster bean and ridge gourd are suitable for August sowing in Meerut's climate.
• Weed control is crucial for optimal growth and yield of all crops.
  

Advantage: New crop options + healthy existing crops = better overall yield.

🌾 Meerut Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot
• Prepare land: For potato planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Early radish and carrot sowing gives a head start before the main winter season.
  • Land preparation ensures timely potato planting in October.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest of root vegetables + timely potato planting = maximizing winter income.
  

🌾 Parikshitgarh Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander are short duration crops providing quick income.
  • Early tomato transplanting leads to better market prices in October-November for Meerut farmers.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing greens + early tomato harvest = extra income.
  

🌾 Rajpura Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd (karela)
• Support: Provide support to cucurbit vines
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and bitter gourd thrive in the warm, humid conditions of August.
  • Supporting vines improves fruit quality and yield.
    
• Advantage: High-value cucurbits + improved yield = higher income.
  

🌾 Rohta Block

• Sow now: Okra (bhindi), bottle gourd (lauki)
• Irrigation: Ensure adequate irrigation for all crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and bottle gourd grow well in August with proper irrigation.
  • Adequate irrigation is crucial for crop growth and yield, especially in August heat in Meerut.
    
• Advantage: Popular vegetables + proper water management = good yields.
  

🌾 Sardhana Block

• Sow now: Green gram (mung), black gram (urad)
• Pest control: Monitor and control pests in pulse crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Green gram and black gram are short duration pulse crops suitable for August sowing.
  • Pest control prevents yield loss in pulse crops for Meerut farmers.
    
• Advantage: Quick-growing pulses + pest management = additional income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• 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.
  
• 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 rainfall closely. Irrigate only if monsoon break and soil dries out.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in all fields, especially nurseries, to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Avoid standing water; it can lead to root rot and fungal diseases.
  
• Mulching helps retain moisture during dry spells and controls weeds.
  

Conclusion

August in Meerut is all about smart planning:

• Harvest ready monsoon vegetables like bhindi, gourds (lauki, tori, karela).
  
• Plant quick leafy greens: spinach, coriander, methi for fast income.
  
• Raise nurseries for winter champs: cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, tomato, brinjal, chilli for transplanting soon.
  
• Direct sow early radish and cluster beans.
  
• Manage water wisely, ensure good drainage, and check for monsoon pests/diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick greens for regular cash, harvesting monsoon crops efficiently, and preparing well for the upcoming winter vegetables—you’ll ensure a steady income and set a strong base for the next season.