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

Are you a farmer from Shravasti, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Bhinga, Hariharpur Rani, Ikauna, Jamunaha, Sirsiya, 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. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so while soil moisture is high, ensuring good water drainage is crucial for crop health. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shravasti 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: Rice, maize, pigeon pea, and okra 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, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Groundnut and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Shravasti 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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhinga Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds provide income in a short time.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal now will give good yield in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and sustained income.
  

🌾 Hariharpur Rani Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea grow fast and give quick yield.
  • Early transplant of tomato and cauliflower ensures good market price.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables and early crop for better prices.
  

🌾 Ikauna Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and bitter gourd provide income in a short duration.
  • Transplanting cabbage and capsicum now will give good yield during the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops and timely planting for good yields.
  

🌾 Jamunaha Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and methi are fast-growing and provide quick income.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli now will give good yield and fetch better prices later.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from leafy vegetables and timely planting of main crops.
  

🌾 Sirsiya Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot are short-duration crops and can be harvested quickly.
  • Early transplanting of tomato and cauliflower leads to better yields and market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick-growing root vegetables and early planting for higher profits.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy/Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit/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

• During monsoon, irrigate only if dry spells prolong and soil is visibly dry.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in fields and nurseries; ensure proper drainage is the priority.
  
• Protect young seedlings/nurseries from heavy rainfall.
  
• Use mulching to manage soil moisture and control weeds effectively.
  

Conclusion

August in Shravasti is all about preparing for the next season:

• Continue harvesting of standing monsoon cucurbits.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy vegetables like spinach and coriander in well-drained beds.
  
• Raise nurseries for essential winter vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Prepare fields for early potato planting and other root vegetables like radish and carrot.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and fungal diseases, ensuring excellent drainage.
  
  

If you manage short-duration greens for quick cash, nurture winter nurseries for stable future harvests, and prepare fields for early rabi crops, you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable winter season.