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

Are you a farmer from Ayodhya, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Amawan, Bikapur, Darsingpur, Jalala, Kalyanpur, Kumarganj, Masaudha, Maya Bazar, Pura Bazar, Rudauli, Sohawal, 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 monsoon rains, meaning soil moisture is high but proper drainage is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ayodhya 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: Paddy, maize, pigeon pea, and groundnut 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 bean and sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Ayodhya 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):
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 can increase their income.

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

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (August)

🌾 Amawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Beans, Amaranthus (Chaulai)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Beans provide a good yield in this season.
  • Transplanting Chilli and Brinjal now ensures harvest before the heavy monsoon decline.
    
• Advantage: Ensures crop diversity and steady income.
  

🌾 Bikapur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits (Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd) thrive well during this period.
  • Early Tomato and Capsicum transplanting can fetch good market prices in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Higher profitability due to early harvest and market demand.
  

🌾 Darsingpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like Spinach, Methi, and Radish fill gaps between main crops.
  • Cauliflower and Cabbage transplanting now ensures good head formation during cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Provides quick income and optimizes land use.
  

🌾 Jalala Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Tomato (Hybrid), Chilli (Hybrid)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean are drought-resistant and suitable for this climate.
  • Hybrid Tomato and Chilli varieties provide higher yields and disease resistance.
    
• Advantage: Ensures yield stability and better returns.
  

🌾 Kalyanpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Transplant: Brinjal (Long Varieties), Chilli (Local)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Ridge Gourd are less water-demanding and easy to manage.
  • Local Chilli and long variety Brinjal are preferred by local markets.
    
• Advantage: Caters to local market demand and requires less input.
  

🌾 Kumarganj Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd (Ghilora)
• Transplant: Capsicum (Colored), Tomato (Desi)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are fast-growing and yield well in this weather.
  • Colored Capsicum has high market value, Desi Tomato preferred for taste.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced market value and consumer preference.
  

🌾 Masaudha Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Lady Finger (Bhindi)
• Transplant: Cabbage (Early Varieties), Cauliflower (Early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Lady Finger are quick-maturing and provide a fast turnover.
  • Early varieties of Cabbage and Cauliflower help in avoiding late-season pest attacks.
    
• Advantage: Quick yield and reduced risk of pest damage.
  

🌾 Maya Bazar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal (Improved Varieties), Chilli (Improved)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Bitter Gourd are ideal for this season's climate.
  • Improved Brinjal and Chilli varieties offer better yield and disease resistance.
    
• Advantage: Maximized yield and better quality produce.
  

🌾 Pura Bazar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato (Grafted), Capsicum (Grafted)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are fast-growing, filling short-term needs.
  • Grafted Tomato and Capsicum provide higher yields and disease resistance.
    
• Advantage: Increased yield and more resistant plants.
  

🌾 Rudauli Block

• Sow now: Beans, Okra
• Transplant: Cauliflower (Mid-Season), Cabbage (Mid-Season)
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans and Okra are suitable for rain-fed conditions.
  • Mid-season Cauliflower and Cabbage avoid early and late pest pressures.
    
• Advantage: Stable yield with reduced pest control needs.
  

🌾 Sohawal Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Sponge Gourd are hardy and require less attention.
  • Transplanting Chilli and Brinjal now ensures fruit setting before winter.
    
• Advantage: Low-maintenance crops with timely harvesting.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh - August)

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips, especially after rain.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects; yellow sticky traps for sucking pests (whitefly, jassids).
  
• For fungal diseases (e.g., downy mildew, blight), apply label-recommended fungicides only when needed; rotate chemicals.
  
  

Irrigation (Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh - August)

• During monsoon, irrigate only if there's a long dry spell. Check soil moisture first.
  
• Focus on good drainage. Ensure water does not stand in fields, especially in low-lying areas.
  
• In nurseries, provide good drainage and protect from heavy rain.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to help manage soil moisture and suppress weeds when rain reduces.
  
• Prefer raised beds to prevent waterlogging for susceptible crops.
  

Conclusion

August in Ayodhya is all about smart planning:

• Ensure proper drainage in fields; August brings heavy monsoon rains.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander) and radish for early income.
  
• Continue raising nurseries for winter crops: tomato, brinjal, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Start transplanting healthy seedlings when fields are prepared and weather allows.
  
• Be vigilant against pests and diseases; manage weeds aggressively.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on drainage, quick cash crops, timely nursery management for main winter vegetables, and vigilant pest/weed control—you’ll set yourself up for a profitable and strong winter season ahead.