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

Are you a farmer from Mirzapur, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Chunar, City, Jamui, Kon, Lalganj, Marihan, Mirzapur, Pahari, Rajgarh, 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 Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. August is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so soil moisture is high and less irrigation is needed for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mirzapur 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, tomato, brinjal, and gourds are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, cauliflower, cabbage, 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Mirzapur 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), Cucurbits (like pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd), Beans (like cluster beans, french beans), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in the monsoon season and can provide a good yield in Mirzapur.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Rabi season crops like tomato, brinjal, and chili. This allows for timely transplanting when the monsoon starts to recede.
✅ Benefit – Ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting at the optimal time, maximizing yield potential in Mirzapur-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings. Ensure proper water management to support healthy growth during the monsoon season.

Other crops:
Consider planting turmeric and ginger, which thrive in the monsoon climate of Mirzapur.
✅ Benefit – Diversifying crops can provide additional income streams and reduce reliance on a single crop.

Fodder crops:
Plant fodder crops like maize or sorghum to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the lean season.
✅ Benefit – Provides a sustainable source of feed for livestock, improving their health and productivity in Mirzapur-up.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and crop diversification in August, farmers in Mirzapur can optimize their agricultural practices and increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chunar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Amaranthus & Cowpea will be ready for harvest in 45-60 days for local market.
  • This is ideal time for planting Brinjal and Chilli for higher yield.
    
• Advantage: Better yield and profit can be achieved.
  

🌾 City Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Lobia, Cucumber.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Amaranthus & Lobia will be ready for harvest in short duration.
  • This is right time for planting Tomato and Chilli for good crop stand.
    
• Advantage:Timely sowing ensures less pest/disease attack.
  

🌾 Jamui Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucurbits, Amaranthus, Beans
• Transplant: Brinjal and Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Cucurbits and Beans ensures income and soil health improvement.
  • Timely planting of Brinjal and Chilli can fetch better price.
    
• Advantage:Additional income & ensures good crop yield.
  

🌾 Kon Block

• Sow now: Okra, Beans, Amaranthus, Cucumber
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & Cucumber are short duration crops.
  • Prepare seedlings for early planting of cole crops.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crop cultivation.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Lobia, Amaranthus, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & Lobia crops give quick returns.
  • This is ideal time for planting Brinjal and Tomato for better yield.
    
• Advantage: Increase income and ensures better price in market.
  

🌾 Marihan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Lobia, Amaranthus, Cucumber
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Lobia and Cucumber gives fast returns.
  • This is the ideal time for planting Chilli and Tomato seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing of vegetables for higher yield.
  

🌾 Mirzapur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Beans, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Beans and Bottle Gourd gives early returns.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Chilli in August ensures good establishment before winter.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced income and timely sowing for higher yield.
  

🌾 Pahari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cucumber
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Cucumber and Cowpea can be harvested in short duration.
  • This is optimum time for transplanting Tomato and Chilli for higher yield.
    
• Advantage: Better price and good yield can be achieved.
  

🌾 Rajgarh Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Beans, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Amaranthus and Beans crops can be harvested early.
  • Prepare seedlings for early planting of cole crops.
    
• Advantage: Increase income & Ensure timely sowing for higher yields.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Bhindi (Okra): Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Lauki/Kaddu/Tori (Cucurbits): Fruit fly, Downy mildew
  
• Saag (Leafy greens): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tamatar/Baingan (Tomato/Brinjal): Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

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

• August is monsoon: Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging; clear water channels.
  
• If dry spells last 5-7 days without rain, give light irrigation.
  
• Protect young seedlings from very heavy rains if possible.
  
• After heavy rains, a light hoeing can help soil aeration and prevent crusting.
  

Conclusion

August in Mirzapur is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting monsoon vegetables like Lady's Finger, Brinjal, and various gourds.
  
• Start raising nurseries for upcoming winter vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, and Cabbage.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing vegetables like Spinach, Coriander, and Radish for early income.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging during monsoon rains.
  
• Monitor closely for pests and diseases, which are common during humid August.
  
  

If you follow these steps—harvesting existing crops for regular income, preparing for the main winter season with nursery crops, and managing monsoon challenges—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable post-monsoon and winter harvest.