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

Are you a farmer from Amethi, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Amethi, Bhadar, Bhetua, Gauriganj, Jagdishpur, Jamo, Musafirkhana, Sangrampur, Shahgarh, Singhpur, 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, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. July is the peak of the Kharif sowing season with the arrival of the monsoon, so it's vital to manage soil moisture and ensure proper drainage. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Amethi 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: Okra, maize, brinjal, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage 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: Arhar (pigeon pea) and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July) in Amethi

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 September, 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 September, farmers in Amethi can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Amethi, Uttar Pradesh (July)

🌾 Amethi Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Beans thrive in Amethi's July climate providing a good yield.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Chilli now allows for harvesting before the colder months.
    
• Advantage: High-demand vegetables adapted to local conditions = optimal profit.
  

🌾 Bhadar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Torai)
• Transplant: Tomato (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited to the monsoon season in Bhadar, offering consistent yields.
  • Early tomato transplant (if possible) can provide a head start in the market.
    
• Advantage: Vine crops covering the land, preventing soil erosion during rains + timely tomato produce.
  

🌾 Bhetua Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cucumber (Kheera)
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing green leafy vegetable, providing quick returns.
  • Cucumber and Cabbage benefit from the moist conditions in Bhetua block during July.
    
• Advantage: Quick crop cycles and favorable conditions = continuous income.
  

🌾 Gauriganj Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Green Gram (Moong)
• Transplant: None (focus on existing crops)
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides fodder for livestock, and Green Gram enriches the soil.
  • Focus on maintenance rather than new crops during peak monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Livestock support + Soil Health = sustainable farming practices.
  

🌾 Jagdishpur Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Ghiya), Pumpkin (Kaddu)
• Transplant: Cauliflower (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge Gourd and Pumpkin are resilient crops suited for the Jagdishpur climate.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower, if seedlings are at the right age, ensures winter yield.
    
• Advantage: Robust vegetables, able to with stand heavy rains + strategic crop planning for future profit.
  

🌾 Jamo Block

• Sow now: Black-eyed Peas (Lobia Chitra), Radish
• Transplant: None (focus on soil preparation for future crops)
• How & Why:
  
  • Black-eyed Peas improve soil fertility and Radish provides a quick yield.
  • Use the time to enrich soil organic matter.
    
• Advantage: Soil Enrichment + Quick Root Crop = improved long-term productivity.
  

🌾 Musafirkhana Block

• Sow now: Cluster Beans (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Chilli (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster beans and Cowpea adapt well to the July climate of Musafirkhana, providing a good yield.
  • Transplanting chilli now allows harvesting prior to winter.
    
• Advantage: Vegetables that thrive in local conditions = optimal yield.
  

🌾 Sangrampur Block

• Sow now: Lady Finger, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Bringel
• How & Why:
  
  • Lady finger, Sponge Gourd and Bringel are resilient crops suited for the Sangrampur climate.
  • Ensure good soil nutrition for a better yield.
    
• Advantage: Able to with stand heavy rains + strategic crop planning for future profit.
  

🌾 Shahgarh Block

• Sow now: Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu)
• Transplant: Cabbage (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and pumpkin are well suited for the climate, while Cabbage benefit from the moist conditions during july.
  • Transplanting Cabbage, if seedlings are at the right age, ensures winter yield.
    
• Advantage: Robust vegetables, able to with stand heavy rains + strategic crop planning for future profit.
  

🌾 Singhpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Radish
• Transplant: Tomato (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing green leafy vegetable, providing quick returns, plus radishes.
  • Early tomato transplant (if possible) can provide a head start in the market.
    
• Advantage: Quick crop cycles and favorable conditions = continuous income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, yellow vein mosaic virus
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Caterpillars, aphids, leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Bacterial wilt, early/late blight, fruit borer/shoot borer
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially after rain. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to prevent spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields very clean of weeds. Ensure good air circulation.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance. Consider bio-pesticides.
  
  

Irrigation

• Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
  
• Irrigate only during prolonged dry spells; check soil moisture daily.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and main fields; improve drainage channels.
  
• Mulching helps suppress weeds and reduce soil erosion from heavy rains.
  

Conclusion

July in Amethi is all about smart planning:

• Sow early monsoon vegetables like Bhindi, Lobia, Kakri, and various gourds (Lauki, Kaddu).
  
• Start nurseries for Rabi crops: early Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato.
  
• Manage weeds diligently as they grow fast in monsoon.
  
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests and diseases, which thrive in humidity.
  
  

If you follow these steps—sowing the right monsoon crops, preparing for winter staples, and managing water and pests—you’ll ensure healthy growth and a strong start for the next season's harvest and profits.