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

Are you a farmer from Pilibhit, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Amaria, Barkhera, Bilsanda, Bisalpur, Lalorikhera, Marori Kalan, Pilibhit, Puranpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Chilli. 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 season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is generally high, but proper drainage is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pilibhit 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, paddy rice, maize, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander 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 Pilibhit 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):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of August, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amaria Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare: Nursery for early cauliflower and cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Monsoon veggies fetch good prices in local markets.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting in September.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on monsoon vegetables and get ahead with winter crops.
  

🌾 Barkhera Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.
• Transplant: Prepare seedlings of chilli for transplanting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Take advantage of the monsoon season for cucurbits.
  • Prepare chilli seedlings for transplanting to avoid late blight.
    
• Advantage: Good returns from cucurbits and disease-free chilli crop.
  

🌾 Bilsanda Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare: Land for planting turmeric and ginger.
• How & Why:
  
  • Monsoon provides ideal moisture for cucurbits.
  • Prepare the land for upcoming spices plantation.
    
• Advantage: Good returns from cucurbits and prepare for high-value spice crops.
  

🌾 Bisalpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Prepare nursery beds for tomato transplanting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Optimal time for cucurbits in monsoon.
  • Tomato nursery will provide seedlings for transplanting by end of August.
    
• Advantage: Harvest cucurbits and prepare for next season's tomato crop.
  

🌾 Lalorikhera Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare: For planting gladiolus bulbs.
• How & Why:
  
  • Good time for sowing cucurbits with ample moisture.
  • Gladiolus planting provides off-season income.
    
• Advantage: Good vegetable yield and income diversification with gladiolus.
  

🌾 Marori Kalan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Consider transplanting early capsicum varieties.
• How & Why:
  
  • Monsoon favors cucurbit growth.
  • Early capsicum fetches premium price in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Good returns from cucurbits and early capsicum crop.
  

🌾 Pilibhit Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare: Land for potato cultivation.
• How & Why:
  
  • Take advantage of monsoon moisture for cucurbits.
  • Prepare land in advance for timely potato sowing in October.
    
• Advantage: Get good prices for cucurbits and be prepared for potato planting.
  

🌾 Puranpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare: Nursery for brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in monsoon conditions.
  • Raise brinjal seedlings for transplanting after monsoon subsides.
    
• Advantage: Good cucurbit yields and healthy brinjal crop in the next season.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, powdery mildew
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, 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

• During monsoon, ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Only irrigate if there's a prolonged dry spell; monitor soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries and low-lying areas.
  
• Use mulching to suppress weeds and manage soil temperature.
  

Conclusion

August in Pilibhit is all about smart planning:

• Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for early cash.
  
• Raise nurseries for mid-season cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and tomato.
  
• Plant early varieties of radish and turnip directly in the fields.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, managing them promptly due to high humidity.
  
  

If you follow these steps—managing monsoon challenges, planting quick cash crops, and preparing nurseries for the main winter season—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable harvest.