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

Are you a farmer from Amroha, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Amroha, Bawan Khera, Dhanaura, Gajraula, Gangaswari, Hasanpur, Joya, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea, Cucumber. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Amroha 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: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and pigeonpea 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 coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Amroha 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):
Okra, Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranth (Chaulai), and leafy vegetables like Spinach, Coriander, and Fenugreek.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and suit the Amroha climate well during August.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Rabi crops like Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal. Ensure proper drainage and protection from heavy rains.
✅ Benefit – Early nurseries allow for timely transplanting and higher yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant seedlings of early cauliflower and cabbage in prepared fields. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Early planting ensures a good market price and reduces pest incidence.

Vegetable Intercropping:
Consider intercropping vegetables like beans, radish, or spinach in young orchards or open spaces.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes land use and provides additional income.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize or sorghum to ensure adequate feed for livestock during the lean period.
✅ Benefit – Provides nutritious feed and reduces dependence on purchased fodder.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercropping, and fodder crops in August specifically for Amroha, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amroha Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Bottle Gourd provides good yield in August.
  • Transplanting Brinjal & Chilli ensures good establishment before winters.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting leads to better yields and income.
  

🌾 Bawan Khera Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean are short duration crops suitable for August.
  • Early Tomato and Capsicum transplanting benefits from favorable weather.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping with short and long duration vegetables.
  

🌾 Dhanaura Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive well during the monsoon season.
  • Cauliflower and Cabbage need timely transplanting for proper head formation.
    
• Advantage: Taking advantage of monsoon for gourd cultivation and preparing for winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Gajraula Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops like spinach and radish provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting Chilli & Brinjal will establish them for winter production.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops followed by winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Gangaswari Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Okra
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Bottle Gourd do well in warm, humid conditions.
  • Early tomato transplanting ensures a good yield in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Utilizing the monsoon season for vegetable production and preparing for winter crops.
  

🌾 Hasanpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Capsicum, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are nutritious and fast-growing crops.
  • Transplanting Capsicum & Cauliflower at right time ensures quality production.
    
• Advantage: Nutritional vegetables and timely preparation for winter crops.
  

🌾 Joya Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Cabbage, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds thrive well in the monsoon season.
  • Transplanting Cabbage & Brinjal provides better crop establishment.
    
• Advantage: Profitable gourd cultivation along with preparing for winter vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants immediately.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging; it stops diseases.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• August is monsoon; rely mostly on rainwater.
  
• If long dry spell, give light irrigation (soil-moisture based).
  
• Crucially, ensure excellent field drainage to prevent water stagnation.
  
• Avoid waterlogging, especially for vegetables like tomato and brinjal.
  

Conclusion

August in Amroha is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting standing monsoon vegetables like gourds, okra, and chillies.
  
• Start raising nurseries for winter crops: cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Direct sow quick leafy greens (spinach, coriander) and radish for early cash.
  
• Actively manage monsoon pests and diseases; ensure good field drainage.
  
• Prepare fields for early Rabi plantings and enrich soil health.
  
  

By balancing ongoing monsoon harvests, nurturing your winter nurseries, and securing early income with quick-growing greens, you’ll ensure a strong and profitable start to the upcoming Rabi season.