Vegetables to grow in june in Bahraich up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Bahraich, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Bahraich, Chitaura, Huzoorpur, Jarwal, Kaisarganj, Mahasi, Mihinpurwa, Nawabganj, Phakharpur, Risia, Shivpur, Tejwapur, Visheshwarganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the beginning of the Kharif season as the monsoon arrives, so maintaining good drainage in fields is as important as irrigation during dry spells. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bahraich district for the month of June. 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 June according to your area.

What fields typically look like early june

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, mango, banana, and vegetables like okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Paddy, tomato, chili, and brinjal 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: Groundnut and sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) in Bahraich

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 June, 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 June, farmers in Bahraich can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bahraich Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare seedlings: Brinjal, Chilli.
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive in the warm, humid climate of Bahraich in June.
• Okra and gourds provide a good yield and market price during this period.
• Seedlings for Brinjal & Chilli gives the plants a head start for the Kharif season.
• Advantage: Capitalize on monsoon rains + prepare for the next season.

🌾 Chitaura Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia), Ridge Gourd.
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing directly).
• How & Why:
• Cowpea is a nitrogen-fixing legume, improving soil fertility for subsequent crops.
• Ridge gourd is a fast-growing vine that provides a steady income.
• Advantage: Soil Improvement + Reliable Yield.

🌾 Huzoorpur Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Cluster Beans (Guar).
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
• Guar is drought-tolerant and suitable for areas with less irrigation.
• Sponge gourd grows quickly and is popular in local markets.
• Starting Tomato seedlings ensures timely transplanting in late July/early August.
• Advantage: Water Conservation + Preparing for Future.

🌾 Jarwal Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round gourd(Tinda).
• Transplant: Chilli.
• How & Why:
• Pumpkin and Tinda are relatively low-maintenance and produce high yields.
• Transplanting Chilli seedlings allows for better establishment before heavy rains.
• Advantage: High Yield with minimal care.

🌾 Kaisarganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Bottle Gourd.
• Prepare Seedlings: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
• Amaranthus is a quick-growing leafy green providing early income.
• Bottle gourd is a reliable crop for the monsoon season.
• Early cauliflower seedlings give a head start for the winter crop.
• Advantage: Quick income + next crop preparation.

🌾 Mahasi Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
• Cucumber and bitter gourd thrive in the hot and humid conditions.
• Transplanting brinjal allows for a longer growing season and higher yields.
• Advantage: Optimal weather + high yield potential.

🌾 Mihinpurwa Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia).
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
• Focus on crops that can withstand potential waterlogging.
• Prepare seedlings for key Kharif vegetables.
• Advantage: Planting suitable crop for the region.

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd.
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing directly).
• How & Why:
• Focus on crops suitable for quick growth and local market demand.
• Advantage: Cater local market needs.

🌾 Phakharpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round gourd(Tinda),Cucumber.
• Transplant: None.
• How & Why:
• Crops requiring minimal care with good market value.
• Advantage: Low input with good returns.

🌾 Risia Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Okra.
• Prepare Seedlings: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
• Quick leafy vegetable + main crop, while preparing for the next season.
• Advantage: Income + future crop prep.

🌾 Shivpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
• Capitalize on optimal conditions for these vegetables.
• Advantage: Favourable Weather.

🌾 Tejwapur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round gourd(Tinda).
• Transplant: Chilli.
• How & Why:
• Good yield with less maintainence.
• Advantage: Low maintenance.

🌾 Visheshwarganj Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Cluster Beans (Guar).
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato.
• How & Why:
• Drought-resistant option and preparing future seedling.
• Advantage: Planning.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (June - Bahraich, UP)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits: Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer
  
  

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, especially before monsoon.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (June - Bahraich, UP)

• If monsoon hasn't started, irrigate every 5-7 days based on soil moisture.
  
• Once rains begin, ensure good field drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw) helps save moisture during dry spells and controls weeds.
  
• Prepare proper channels to drain excess rainwater quickly from fields.
  

Conclusion

June in Bahraich is all about preparing for and managing the monsoon:

• Prepare fields thoroughly for monsoon sowing.
  
• Directly sow seeds of Kharif vegetables like Bhindi, Lauki, Karela, Tori, and Lobia.
  
• Start raising nurseries for chilli and brinjal for later transplanting.
  
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging during rains.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, which increase with humidity.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely sowing of monsoon vegetables, ensuring good drainage, and proactive pest management—you’ll lay a strong foundation for a profitable Kharif season.