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

Are you a farmer from Varanasi, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Arajiline, Baragaon, Chiraigaon, Cholapur, Harhua, Kashi Vidyapith, Pindra, Sewapuri, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. 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 peak of the Kharif season with monsoon rains providing good soil moisture, reducing the need for frequent irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Varanasi 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 october

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, maize, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early october, fields in Varanasi show a mix of standing grains, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (July) in Varanasi

Rice Cultivation: Prepare nurseries for rice transplanting. Focus on varieties suitable for Varanasi's climate.

Pulse Crops: Sow early maturing pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad). Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.

Vegetable Cultivation: Plant vegetables like okra (bhindi), gourds (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd), and leafy greens.

Maize Cultivation: Begin sowing maize for fodder or grain purposes. Select high-yielding varieties recommended for Varanasi-up.

Sugarcane Planting: Continue planting sugarcane in July. Ensure adequate irrigation and nutrient management.

Fodder Crops: Plant fodder crops like sorghum and cowpea to meet livestock feed requirements.

👉 In this way, by planning rice nurseries, pulse crops, vegetables, maize, sugarcane, and fodder in July, Varanasi farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Arajiline Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the monsoon season.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Baragaon Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Tomato, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth and cowpea are quick-growing and provide nutritious greens.
  • Early tomato and capsicum transplanting can fetch better prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest and better market rates.
  

🌾 Chiraigaon Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, ridge gourd, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited to the monsoon climate.
  • Early cabbage and cauliflower planting benefits from favorable weather.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and market demand.
  

🌾 Cholapur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide income between major crops.
  • Brinjal and chilli transplants establish well in the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and reliable yields.
  

🌾 Harhua Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), sesame
• Transplant: Turmeric, ginger
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides fodder for livestock during the monsoon.
  • Turmeric and ginger benefit from the high humidity.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and utilization of monsoon rains.
  

🌾 Kashi Vidyapith Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for growing in rainy season with proper staking.
  • Tomato transplant will give yield in upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Will give good price in market.
  

🌾 Pindra Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans gives fast yield.
  • Chilli transplant will give yield in upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Will give good price in market.
  

🌾 Sewapuri Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth and cowpea are quick-growing and provide nutritious greens.
  • Capsicum transplant will give yield in upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest and better market rates.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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

• Rely on monsoon rains; irrigate only if no rain for 4-5 days and soil is dry.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas and nurseries.
  
• Create raised beds for monsoon crops to improve drainage and prevent root rot.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to manage weeds and reduce soil erosion.
  

Conclusion

July in Varanasi is all about smart planning:

• Direct sow Kharif vegetables like Okra, Cluster Bean, and gourds (Lauki, Turai).
  
• Prepare nurseries for early winter crops: Cauliflower, Brinjal, and Chilli.
  
• Ensure excellent field drainage to protect crops from monsoon waterlogging.
  
• Regularly check for pests and diseases, common in humid July, and take timely action.
  
• Consider quick-growing monsoon greens like Amaranth for a fast income.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—direct sowing Kharif crops for monsoon harvest, preparing nurseries for strong winter crops, and diligently managing water and pests—you’ll ensure a steady income and a successful transition to the main Rabi season.