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

Are you a farmer from Agra, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Agra, Akola, Bichpuri, Fatehpur Sikri, Jagner, Khandauli, Pinahat, Saiyan, 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 monsoons, so soil moisture is high, and farmers should ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Agra 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, maize, sesame, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Agra

🌾 Agra Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bottle gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans provide early yields and good market demand in August.
  • Brinjal and chilli transplanting ensures harvest before winter.
    
• Advantage: Diverse crop portfolio ensures continuous income stream.
  

🌾 Akola Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus grows quickly, providing a fast return.
  • Early tomato varieties can be transplanted to avoid late-season frost.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover and early market access for tomatoes.
  

🌾 Bichpuri Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrots are fast-growing and suitable for August sowing.
  • Capsicum transplanting ensures good yields in the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable options for local markets.
  

🌾 Fatehpur Sikri Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek
• Transplant: Cauliflower (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek provide quick returns and improve soil health.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting helps in fetching better prices.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing greens and early market access for cauliflower.
  

🌾 Jagner Block

• Sow now: Cluster beans, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster beans and ridge gourd are suited for August planting.
  • Cabbage transplanting ensures good head formation in the cooler climate.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification and optimal use of land.
  

🌾 Khandauli Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Bitter gourd and sponge gourd thrive in the monsoon season.
  • Broccoli transplanting allows for harvest in the favorable winter months.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops for increased income.
  

🌾 Pinahat Block

• Sow now: Ladies finger, round gourd
• Transplant: Knol Khol
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladies finger and round gourd are well-suited to the local climate.
  • Knol Khol benefits from transplanting for better yield.
    
• Advantage: Local crop adaptation and efficient use of resources.
  

🌾 Saiyan Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Beetroot
• Transplant: Celery
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and Beetroot can be directly sown now.
  • Celery benefits from transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Root vegetables for local demand.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, 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, prioritize good drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
  
• If there are dry spells, give light irrigation based on soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in fields; ensure proper runoff channels.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw) can help manage soil temperature and reduce splash erosion.
  

Conclusion

August in Agra is all about smart planning:

• Manage existing monsoon vegetables like okra, gourds, and cluster beans.
  
• Sow short-duration leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for quick income.
  
• Raise nurseries for major winter crops like tomato, brinjal, chilli, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Prepare land for early winter vegetables like radish and carrot, aiming for late August sowing.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests and diseases, ensure proper drainage during heavy rains.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early radish/carrot for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.