Vegetables to grow in june in Bareilly up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide
Are you a farmer from Bareilly, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Aonla, Baheri, Bhadpura, Bhojipura, Bithri Chainpur, Faridpur, Fatehganj West, Kyara, Majhgawan, Mirganj, Nawabganj, Ramnagar, Shergarh, Sirauli, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. 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. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the onset of monsoon, so farmers should prepare fields and manage soil moisture carefully for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.
We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bareilly 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, and vegetables like okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
- Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, and cauliflower 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 upland/irrigated areas.
👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Bareilly show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.
What to start now (June)
Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobia), and Amaranthus (Chaulai).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables suitable for sowing after the monsoon arrives in Bareilly.
Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, brinjal, and chili. These can be transplanted after heavy rains subside in Bareilly.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting and good yields.
Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings (paddy) in the main field after the onset of monsoon. Ensure proper water management for optimal growth in Bareilly-up.
Kharif pulses and oilseeds:
Sow Kharif pulses like pigeon pea (arhar), green gram (moong), and black gram (urad), and oilseeds like sesame (til) and groundnut (moongphali).
✅ Benefit – These crops are well-suited to the monsoon season and provide good returns for Bareilly farmers.
Sugarcane planting:
Continue planting sugarcane, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation, especially in Bareilly.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures optimal growth and yield of sugarcane.
👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, pulses, oilseeds, and sugarcane planting in June, farmers in Bareilly can increase their income.
Let’s Start in June – Crop + Method + Advantage
Crop |
How to Plant (Method & Spacing) |
Advantage for Bareilly Farmers |
Okra (Bhindi) |
Direct sowing; rows 45 cm apart; thin to 15 cm |
Fast growth, high yield; good market demand in Bareilly |
Cowpea (Lobia) |
Direct sowing; rows 30 cm apart |
Dual-purpose: vegetable & fodder; improves soil |
Green Gram (Moong) |
Direct sowing; rows 25 cm apart; use treated seed |
Short duration; good price; fits well in rotation |
Sorghum (Chari) |
Broadcast or line sowing; ensure good soil moisture |
Excellent fodder for livestock; quick growth |
Cluster Bean (Gwar) |
Direct sowing; 45 cm row spacing; thin to 20 cm |
Drought-resistant; fodder & vegetable |
Bottle Gourd (Lauki) |
Direct sowing on raised beds; support with stakes/trellis |
High yield; continuous harvest; local market |
Bitter Gourd (Karela) |
Direct sowing; support with trellis; good drainage |
Medicinal value; good market price |
Ridge Gourd (Turai) |
Direct sowing; needs support; fertile soil |
Easy to grow; good demand in local Bareilly markets |
Sponge Gourd (Ghilora) |
Similar to Turai; needs well-drained soil |
Fast-growing; good source of vitamins |
Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)
Block |
Sow Now |
Transplant |
Pest Watch |
Irrigation Tip |
Baheri |
Okra, Bottle Gourd, Amaranthus |
Chili, Tomato, Brinjal |
Fruit fly in cucurbits |
Ensure consistent soil moisture |
Bithiri Chainpur |
Cowpea, Cluster Bean |
Cauliflower, Cabbage |
Diamondback moth in cabbage |
Water deeply, less frequently |
Shergarh |
Cucumber, Bitter Gourd |
Tomato, Chili |
Aphids on beans |
Use drip irrigation |
Kyara |
Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd |
Brinjal |
Red pumpkin beetle |
Water at root zone |
Bhojipura |
Spinach, Fenugreek |
Tomato, Cabbage, Brinjal |
Leaf miners |
Avoid waterlogging |
ফরিদপুর |
Radish, Carrot |
Cauliflower |
Cabbage butterfly |
Monitor soil moisture |
দমখোদা |
Coriander, Amaranthus |
Tomato, Brinjal |
Whiteflies |
Irrigate in the morning |
Ramnagar |
Turnip, Radish |
Tomato |
Powdery mildew |
Use well-drained soil |
Nawabganj |
Mustard Greens, Spinach |
Brinjal, Cabbage |
Shoot and fruit borer |
Adjust watering based on rainfall |
Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)
🌾 Aonla Block
- Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
- Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
- How & Why:
- Okra & Bottle Gourd provide good yield in June.
- Brinjal & Chilli transplantation ensures crop establishment before monsoon.
🌾 Baheri Block
- Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean
- Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
- How & Why:
- Cowpea and Cluster Bean are drought-tolerant and suitable for June sowing.
- Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting of Tomato and Chilli after monsoon arrival.
- Advantage: Drought-resistant crops + timely nursery for future crops.
🌾 Bhadpura Block
- Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber
- Transplant: Okra, Bottle Gourd seedlings
- How & Why:
- Amaranthus provides quick green yield, Cucumber thrives in warm weather.
- Transplanting seedlings saves time and ensures healthy growth.
- Advantage: Quick returns and efficient crop management.
🌾 Bhojipura Block
- Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
- Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
- How & Why:
- Bitter Gourd and Ridge Gourd are well-suited for summer cultivation.
- Nursery preparation allows timely planting of winter vegetables.
- Advantage: Summer vegetables + preparation for winter crops.
🌾 Bithri Chainpur Block
- Sow now: Lobia (Vegetable type), Round Gourd
- Transplant: Tomato, Chilli seedlings
- How & Why:
- Lobia and Round Gourd provide good yields during the monsoon season.
- Transplanting ensures good root establishment.
- Advantage: Good yield and crop establishment.
🌾 Faridpur Block
- Sow now: Pumpkin, Tinda
- Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Tomato
- How & Why:
- Pumpkin and Tinda can tolerate heat stress during June.
- Nursery ensures timely transplanting.
- Advantage: Heat-tolerant crops and future transplanting.
🌾 Fatehganj West Block
- Sow now: Green Gram (Mung), Black Gram (Urad)
- Transplant: Capsicum, Chilli
- How & Why:
- Green Gram and Black Gram are short-duration crops.
- Transplanting ensures better yield.
- Advantage: Short term crop and high yielding.
🌾 Kyara Block
- Sow now: Ladyfinger, Pointed Gourd
- Prepare Nursery: Early Cauliflower
- How & Why:
- Ladyfinger and Pointed Gourd grow fast in June.
- Nursery for early cauliflower planting.
- Advantage: Fast-growing crops and planned planting.
🌾 Majhgawan Block
- Sow now: Guar, Sponge Gourd
- Transplant: Tomato Hybrid
- How & Why:
- Guar grows well in less moisture.
- Transplanting helps get better prices.
- Advantage: Crops tolerant to less moisture and higher price.
🌾 Mirganj Block
- Sow now: Dhaincha (Green Manure), Sunhemp
- Prepare Land: For Rice Transplanting
- How & Why:
- Dhaincha and Sunhemp improve the soil fertility.
- Preparing Land for Rice.
- Advantage: Soil improvement and early preparation.
🌾 Nawabganj Block
- Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
- Transplant: Chilli Seedlings
- How & Why:
- Watermelon and Muskmelon fetch premium prices.
- Transplanting allows better yield.
- Advantage: Good market rate and better yielding.
🌾 Ramnagar Block
- Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber
- Transplant: Okra, Bottle Gourd Seedlings
- How & Why:
- Amaranthus provides quick yield and Cucumber thrives in hot weather.
- Transplanting ensures healthy growth.
- Advantage: Quick returns and efficient crop.
🌾 Shergarh Block
- Sow now: Maize, Pearl millet
- Transplant: Brinjal seedling
- How & Why:
- Maize and Pearl millet for fodder purpose.
- Transplant seedlings get better results.
- Advantage: Fodder availability and good transplanting.
🌾 Sirauli Block
- Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster bean
- Prepare Nursery: Tomato Seedlings
- How & Why:
- Cowpea and Cluster bean grow well in dry climates.
- Nursery prepare seedlings.
- Advantage: Grows well in dry climate and have seedling.
Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
Key pests to watch (Bareilly, June)
- Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
- Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
- Brinjal: Shoot & fruit borer, Jassids
- Cowpea/Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
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 (Bareilly, June)
- Give light irrigation every 5–7 days, especially if monsoon hasn't arrived. Adjust based on rainfall.
- Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, particularly with the onset of monsoon.
- Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
Conclusion
June in Bareilly is all about getting ready for monsoon:
- Prepare fields and sow direct seeds of monsoon vegetables like okra, gourds (bottle, ridge, bitter, sponge), cluster bean, and cowpea.
- Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of brinjal and chili.
- Plant quick-growing leafy greens (amaranth, spinach, coriander) for early cash flow.
- Monitor for pests and diseases closely; ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging during monsoon showers.
If you focus on timely planting of Kharif vegetables, quick greens for early income, and smart management of monsoon challenges like pests and waterlogging, your June efforts will bring a rewarding season ahead.