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

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Ahar, Anupshahr, Bulandshahr, Danpur, Dibai, Gulaothi, Jahangirabad, Khanpur, Khurja, Lakhaoti, Pahasu, Shikarpur, Sikandrabad, Siyana, Unchagaon, 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, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. The Kharif season is at its peak with active monsoon rains, so maintaining good drainage is more critical than irrigation for healthy crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bulandshahr 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 rice, maize, and pearl millet are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Bulandshahr 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 (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Leafy vegetables (Spinach, Amaranth).
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and provide vegetables for local markets.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and chilli for planting in September.
✅ Benefit – Early nurseries ensure timely transplanting after the monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Complete transplanting of early rice (if not already done) and start transplanting vegetables like brinjal and tomato in well-drained fields.

Intercropping (in existing fields):
Plant short-duration crops like mung bean or black gram as intercrops in sugarcane or maize fields to maximize land use.
✅ Benefit – Additional yield and improved soil health.

Fodder crops (for livestock):
Sow fodder crops like maize or sorghum to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the lean period.
✅ Benefit – Reduces dependency on purchased feed and improves livestock health.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli.
• How & Why:
• These vegetables perform well in Ahar's August climate.
• Timely sowing ensures good yield and market price.
  

Advantage: High demand during festival season = better profits.

🌾 Anupshahr Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cluster Beans.
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is fast-growing and suits Anupshahr's soil.
  • Tomato and Capsicum benefit from transplanting in August.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest + good market demand = regular income.
  

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & Methi provide quick returns in Bulandshahr.
  • Cauliflower and Cabbage transplanting benefits from August climate.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = increased income.
  

🌾 Danpur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Ridge Gourd.
• Transplant: Early varieties of Radish, Turnip.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Ridge Gourd thrives in Danpur's conditions.
  • Radish and Turnip gives quick yield.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket for local markets.
  

🌾 Dibai Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd.
• Transplant: Broccoli, Kale.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd are well-suited for Dibai's soil.
  • Broccoli and Kale benefits from cooler nights.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops for niche markets = premium prices.
  

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Indian Spinach (Palak), Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag).
• Transplant: Early varieties of Potato, Sweet Potato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Palak and Sarson ka Saag provides fast turnover.
  • Potato and Sweet Potato benefit from August planting.
    
• Advantage: Fulfills local demand for greens and root vegetables.
  

🌾 Jahangirabad Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ash Gourd.
• Transplant: Seedlings of Marigold, Chrysanthemum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are ideal for Jahangirabad's climate.
  • Marigold and Chrysanthemum provides additional income.
    
• Advantage: Vegetable and flower sales for diversified income.
  

🌾 Khanpur Block

• Sow now: Cluster Beans (Guar), Okra (Bhindi).
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-adapted to Khanpur's conditions.
  • Transplanting ensures better establishment.
    
• Advantage: Regular supply of vegetables for local markets.
  

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Radish.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops perform well in Khurja's sandy loam soils.
  • Transplanting allows for better control.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Lakhaoti Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy vegetables are easy to grow.
  • Transplanting allows for better control of pests and diseases.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and good market prices.
  

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd.
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited to Pahasu's climate.
  • Transplanting ensures better establishment and yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea.
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are easy to grow and provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting ensures better establishment and yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Sikandrabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander are easy to grow and provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting ensures better establishment and yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Siyana Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd.
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited to Siyana's climate.
  • Transplanting ensures better establishment and yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Unchagaon Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea.
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are easy to grow and provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting ensures better establishment and yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market prices.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
(For Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh - August)

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly. Watch for fungal diseases too.
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery/Downy mildew (due to high humidity), Red pumpkin beetle.
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Spodoptera (tobacco caterpillar). Also, look for snails/slugs.
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly, Jassids. Be aware of bacterial wilt.
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips thoroughly.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves immediately.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds, which can harbor pests.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when absolutely needed; rotate different types of sprays to avoid pests developing resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• During heavy monsoon, focus on ensuring proper drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can harm plants.
  
• If there's a dry spell, give light irrigation as needed, checking soil moisture first. Avoid overwatering.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage channels are in place.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to control weeds and maintain soil health, though moisture retention is less critical in monsoon.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, especially for efficient water use if irrigation is required.
  

Conclusion

August in Bulandshahr is about balancing ongoing Kharif care with preparing for winter:

• Keep an eye on standing Kharif vegetables like Bhindi, cucurbits, and cluster beans, ensuring good drainage.
• Sow quick-maturing greens like Spinach, Coriander, and Radish for early market sales.
• Start nursery raising for early Winter vegetables: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, and Chilli.
• Focus on field drainage to prevent waterlogging and reduce disease spread during monsoon.
• Regularly inspect for pests and diseases, especially fungal infections, and take timely action.

By managing current crops, planting fast-cash greens, and strategically starting your winter nurseries, you'll set a strong foundation for a profitable season ahead in Bulandshahr.