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

Are you a farmer from Bhadohi, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Abholi, Aurai, Bhadohi, Digh, Gyanpur, Suriyawan, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Malabar Spinach are also being sown. The monsoon is active, making this the main Kharif sowing period with good soil moisture, but proper drainage is critical. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bhadohi 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, bottle gourd, and amaranth are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pigeonpea, Black gram, Green gram, Sesame, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl millet, Groundnut, Castor.
✅ Benefit – These are Kharif crops suitable for Bhadohi's climate and rainfall.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for rice, chilli, brinjal, tomato 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 rice seedlings from nurseries, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation in Bhadohi fields.

Vegetable cultivation (if irrigation available):
Okra, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Spinach, Amaranthus.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income for Bhadohi farmers.

Fodder crops (for livestock):
Sorghum, Maize, Napier grass.
✅ Benefit – Provides nutritious feed for livestock, supporting dairy farming in Bhadohi.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, vegetable cultivation and fodder crops in July, farmers of Bhadohi can increase their income.

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

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

🌾 Abholi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea (for vegetable purpose)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Amaranthus are short duration crops suitable for July sowing.
  • Early Brinjal and Chilli transplanting can avoid monsoon related diseases.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income + disease management.
  

🌾 Aurai Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables fetch good market price during off-season.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High returns + timely crop establishment.
  

🌾 Bhadohi Block

• Sow now: Maize (for vegetable purpose), Cucumber
• Transplant: Okra, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides quick green fodder and vegetable.
  • Okra and Brinjal transplanting will ensure yield when market prices are favorable.
    
• Advantage: Dual purpose crop + better market opportunity.
  

🌾 Digh Block

• Sow now: Beans (French Beans, Cluster Beans)
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans give a quick return in a short period.
  • Healthy seedlings are essential for a successful crop after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Fast income + quality seedlings.
  

🌾 Gyanpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Sponge Gourd are hardy and can withstand monsoon conditions.
  • Ensure proper drainage in fields before transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Resilience to monsoon + timely transplant.
  

🌾 Suriyawan Block

• Sow now: Amaranths, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranths and Spinach provide quick income.
  • Prepare raised beds for transplanting to avoid waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + waterlogging prevention.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips (Bhadohi, July)

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew, stem borers
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, slugs/snails
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, bacterial wilt
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips, especially after rain.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly to stop spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit flies/borers. Keep fields and drains clean to avoid waterlogging.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; focus on prevention and rotate chemicals to avoid resistance.
  
  

Water Management & Irrigation

• In monsoon, focus on good drainage! Ensure no waterlogging; make raised beds if needed.
  
• Give light, supplementary irrigation only if there's a long dry spell (check soil moisture before watering).
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to reduce soil splash from rain and manage soil moisture/weeds.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in nurseries to prevent seedling diseases like damping-off.
  

Conclusion

July in Bhadohi is all about smart monsoon planning:

• Direct sow monsoon vegetables like Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, and Cowpea.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens (Amaranth, Coriander) for quick income, ensuring good drainage.
  
• Start raising nurseries for winter vegetables (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato, Brinjal) towards month-end.
  
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging from monsoon rains.
  
• Monitor closely for monsoon pests and fungal diseases; apply timely treatments.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely monsoon sowings, securing early greens, and preparing for the next season—you’ll manage the rainy season well and set a strong foundation for future harvests.