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

Are you a farmer from Firozabad, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Arai, Firozabad, Hasanpur, Jasrana, Madanpur, Narkhi, Shikohabad, Sirsaganj, Tundla, 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. August is the peak of the Kharif monsoon season, so soil moisture is generally high, reducing the immediate need for heavy irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Firozabad 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: Okra, maize, sorghum, and pigeon pea 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 august, fields in Firozabad 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, Cluster Bean, Cowpea, Amaranthus, leafy vegetables, Cucurbits( Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Ash Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon etc)
✅ 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 in Firozabad can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Firozabad District (August)

🌾 Arai Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & Amaranthus are short duration crops suitable for August sowing.
  • Brinjal & Chilli transplants establish well in the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production during the rainy season.
  

🌾 Firozabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in August due to adequate moisture.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting of winter vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on the monsoon for gourd production and plan for the next season.
  

🌾 Hasanpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Pumpkin are fast-growing vegetables for quick returns.
  • Cabbage transplanting benefits from the cooler temperatures expected towards the end of August.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest with cucumber and pumpkin and early start for winter cabbage.
  

🌾 Jasrana Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, French Bean
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and French bean are legumes that enrich the soil.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting ensures good head development.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement along with vegetable production and early cauliflower harvest.
  

🌾 Madanpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Prepare Nursery: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot can be sown for early root vegetable production.
  • Nursery preparation for Onion will allow for transplanting in late September/October.
    
• Advantage: Early root crop harvest and planning for onion cultivation.
  

🌾 Narkhi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander provide quick green leafy vegetables.
  • Tomato transplanting can be done, ensuring proper staking and support.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash from leafy vegetables and a head start for the tomato crop.
  

🌾 Shikohabad Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, Fenugreek
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth and Fenugreek are nutritious leafy vegetables with short growth cycles.
  • Nursery preparation for Chilli and Brinjal ensures seedlings are ready for the post-monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnaround with leafy vegetables and timely preparation for winter vegetable planting.
  

🌾 Sirsaganj Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and Ridge Gourd are suitable for the August climate.
  • Capsicum transplants benefit from the reduced rainfall expected towards the end of the month.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production with a focus on warm-season crops.
  

🌾 Tundla Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Early varieties of Cabbage and Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Turnip can be sown for root vegetable production.
  • Early cabbage and cauliflower varieties establish well in August.
    
• Advantage: Early root vegetable harvest and initiation of winter vegetable production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Firozabad, August

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, fruit fly, leaf miners
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, caterpillars, damping-off (in nurseries)
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially after rain. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Clean fields of plant debris.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies/jassids. Consider pheromone traps for fruit/shoot borers.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Generally, no irrigation needed due to monsoon rains.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging. Create raised beds if fields are prone to waterlogging.
  
• If dry spells occur (5+ days without rain), give light irrigation.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw) helps suppress weeds and conserve moisture during dry intervals.
  

Conclusion

August in Firozabad is all about smart planning:

• Continue caring for existing monsoon crops like cucurbits and gourds, ensuring proper drainage.
  
• Start sowing quick-growing leafy vegetables like Palak, Methi, and Radish for early returns.
  
• Raise nurseries for early Rabi crops such as tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Direct sow quick Kharif vegetables like Bhindi (Okra), Lobia (Cowpea), or Cluster Bean.
  
• Maintain strict vigilance against pests and diseases, and ensure excellent field drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—managing monsoon crops, planting quick-growing vegetables for cash flow, and preparing nurseries for the main Rabi season—you’ll set yourself up for a strong, steady, and profitable harvest as the monsoon recedes.