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

Are you a farmer from Sultanpur, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Akhand Nagar, Baldirai, Bhadaon, Bhadaiyan, Dhanpatganj, Dostpur, Dubepur, Gosainganj, Govindpur, Jaisinghpur, Kadipur, Kurebhar, Kurwar, Lambhua, Motigarpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sultanpur 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, cucurbits, maize and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal and cauliflower 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) in Sultanpur

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 in Sultanpur can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akhand Nagar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the August climate in Sultanpur.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial due to the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in the local market during this period.
  

🌾 Baldirai Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops like Amaranthus and Spinach provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Chilli now ensures good yield in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income sources and staggered harvesting.
  

🌾 Bhadaon Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive well in the monsoon season.
  • Early cauliflower transplant gives you an edge in the market.
    
• Advantage: Good market price for gourds and early cauliflower.
  

🌾 Bhadaiyan Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Green Gram (Moong)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides essential fodder for livestock.
  • Green gram improves soil fertility and provides additional income.
    
• Advantage: Dual benefit of fodder and soil improvement.
  

🌾 Dhanpatganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Bottle Gourd are fast-growing vegetables.
  • Chilli and Tomato transplants will yield in the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Steady income throughout the season.
  

🌾 Dostpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick returns.
  • Cauliflower transplant ensures good head formation during winter.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income and winter vegetable preparation.
  

🌾 Dubepur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables thrive well in well-drained soil.
  • Tomato transplant ensures early yield and better prices.
    
• Advantage: Root vegetable production and early tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Leguminous vegetables improve soil health.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Chilli provides a longer harvesting period.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and extended harvesting.
  

🌾 Govindpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Okra
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing leafy vegetable.
  • Okra gives a quick yield during monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and preparation for winter crops.
  

🌾 Jaisinghpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in humid conditions.
  • Early cauliflower provides a market advantage.
    
• Advantage: Monsoon vegetable production and early market access.
  

🌾 Kadipur Block

• Sow now: Maize (fodder), Green Gram (Moong)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder maize supports livestock needs.
  • Green gram improves soil fertility and provides income.
    
• Advantage: Integrated farming benefits.
  

🌾 Kurebhar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing vegetables for immediate income.
  • Tomato transplant prepares for winter production.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income and winter vegetable preparation.
  

🌾 Kurwar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited to the local climate.
  • Regular monitoring for pests and diseases is essential.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market demand.
  

🌾 Lambhua Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables for faster returns.
  • Cauliflower transplant for winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and preparation for winter vegetable season.
  

🌾 Motigarpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables do well during the monsoon season.
  • Brinjal transplant provides a continuous harvest.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and stable income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Sultanpur, August)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• 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 (Sultanpur, August)

• Focus on efficient drainage to prevent waterlogging; create furrows or raised beds.
  
• Irrigate only if there's a prolonged dry spell (over 7-10 days without rain), check soil moisture first.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in nurseries; raised beds are highly recommended.
  
• Mulching helps suppress weeds and manages soil moisture during breaks in rain.
  

Conclusion

August in Sultanpur means smart monsoon farming:

• Manage field drainage well, monsoon needs it.
  
• Keep harvesting standing monsoon veggies like bhindi, lauki, and karela.
  
• Start nurseries for early winter crops like cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and tomato.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (like amaranth) for early market, where drainage is good.
  
• Watch out for pests and diseases, especially fungal issues due to humidity.
  
  

If you manage water smartly, focus on timely harvests, and prepare well for the next season, you’ll enter the Rabi season strong, steady, and profitable.