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

Are you a farmer from Shamli, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Bapoli, Kairana, Kandhla, Oon, Shamli, Thana Bhawan, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the main Kharif sowing season with active monsoons providing good soil moisture, reducing the immediate need for irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shamli 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 july

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, rice, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chilli 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 cotton continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early july, fields in Shamli show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (July) - Shamli

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, beans, cowpea, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and sponge gourd.
✅ Benefit – Quick germination and growth during the monsoon season.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cauliflower, cabbage, and chili. By the end of July, seedlings will be ready for transplanting in August.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely crop establishment after the monsoon subsides.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings. Also, transplant early tomato and chili seedlings in raised beds to avoid waterlogging.

Vegetative propagation:
Prepare cuttings for sweet potato and stem cuttings for mint.
✅ Benefit – Quick and cost-effective method for multiplication.

Turmeric and Ginger:
Sow turmeric and ginger in well-drained beds.
✅ Benefit – Optimal soil moisture and temperature for rhizome development.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, vegetative propagation and spice crops in July, farmers in Shamli can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bapoli Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the July climate in Shamli.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging due to monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets during July.
  

🌾 Kairana Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Tomato, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are fast-growing and require minimal care.
  • Transplanting tomato and capsicum ensures a head start before the heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Quick yield and disease resistance.
  

🌾 Kandhla Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, sponge gourd, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive well in the monsoon season with proper support.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower now allows for early winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Good market price during off-season.
  

🌾 Oon Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables can be sown now to take advantage of the cooler soil.
  • Chili and brinjal transplants will establish well before the heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Healthy root development and strong plant establishment.
  

🌾 Shamli Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and methi provide quick returns in 25–30 days.
  • Early tomato transplant leads to better prices in Oct–Nov.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Thana Bhawan Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber
• Transplant: Capsicum, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited for the monsoon climate in Thana Bhawan.
  • Capsicum and brinjal can be transplanted to avoid waterlogging issues.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential during the rainy season.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Shamli, UP - July)

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, whitefly, early blight/late 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 (Shamli, UP - July)

• July is monsoon. Focus on proper drainage to avoid waterlogging and root rot.
  
• If monsoon takes a break, give light irrigation based on soil moisture.
  
• Ensure fields have good drainage; clear waterways.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) helps control monsoon weeds and saves moisture during short dry spells.
  

Conclusion

July in Shamli is all about smart monsoon farming:

• Sow monsoon-ready vegetables like bhindi, cluster bean, cowpea, and cucurbits (bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd).
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens (palak, amaranthus, methi) for early income.
  
• Start nurseries for autumn/winter crops such as tomato, brinjal, chilli, and early varieties of cauliflower/cabbage.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging; manage weeds actively.
  
• Keep a close watch on monsoon pests and diseases for timely control.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on resilient monsoon crops, quick greens for cash flow, and actively preparing for the coming winter season—you’ll ensure a steady and profitable yield through the rainy season and set a strong foundation for future harvests.