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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Babhanjot, Belsar, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Gonda, Haldharmau, Itiyathok, Jhanjhari, Katra Bazar, Kauria Bazar, Mankapur, Nawabganj, Paraspur, Rupaideeh, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, 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 Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander, Radish are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is high, but farmers must ensure good field drainage. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda 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: Paddy, maize, pigeon pea, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chili, brinjal, tomato, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Gonda 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):
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 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 can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babhanjot Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds will mature quickly providing income within 45-60 days.
  • Brinjal and Chili transplants will establish before the heavy rains end.
    
• Advantage: Early market entry and better prices.
  

🌾 Belsar Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus, Cowpea, and Cluster Bean are short-duration crops.
  • Tomato and Cauliflower transplants will mature in early winter months.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and staggered harvesting.
  

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Capsicum, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Pumpkin are fast-growing and demand less care.
  • Capsicum and Cabbage benefit from August transplanting for better yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and healthy crop establishment.
  

🌾 Colonelganj Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Tinda
• Transplant: Early Potato (as seed tubers)
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge Gourd and Tinda are suitable for intercropping.
  • Early potato planting ensures harvest before severe winter.
    
• Advantage: Maximum land use and timely potato harvest.
  

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Beans, Radish
• Transplant: Okra, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish grows fast and Beans are great for nitrogen-fixing in the soil..
  • Okra and Chili do well when transplanted in Gonda soils during August.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and diversified crop yield.
  

🌾 Haldharmau Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander ensure quick yields between major crops.
  • Early Tomato transplant fetches better prices in Oct-Nov.
    
• Advantage: Extra income through early and quick yielding vegetables.
  

🌾 Itiyathok Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Moong and Urad are drought resistant and fix nitrogen.
  • Brinjal gains a good head-start if transplanted in August.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and resilient crops.
  

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Knol Khol
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Turnip are quick root crops that grow well in cooler weather later.
  • Cabbage and Knol Khol transplanted now will mature in time for the winter market.
    
• Advantage: Winter vegetable supply and good market demand.
  

🌾 Katra Bazar Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Fenugreek are quick turnover greens.
  • Chili plants gain strength before the colder months.
    
• Advantage: Regular income and strong chili plants.
  

🌾 Kauria Bazar Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), Cucumber
• Transplant: Papaya
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and Cucumber provide fast returns.
  • Papaya gains advantage by transplanting now for long term yield.
    
• Advantage: Both short and long-term crop benefits.
  

🌾 Mankapur Block

• Sow now: Beans, Radish
• Transplant: Okra, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish grows fast and Beans are great for nitrogen-fixing in the soil..
  • Okra and Chili do well when transplanted in Gonda soils during August.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and diversified crop yield.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander ensure quick yields between major crops.
  • Early Tomato transplant fetches better prices in Oct-Nov.
    
• Advantage: Extra income through early and quick yielding vegetables.
  

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Moong and Urad are drought resistant and fix nitrogen.
  • Brinjal gains a good head-start if transplanted in August.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and resilient crops.
  

🌾 Rupaideeh Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Knol Khol
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Turnip are quick root crops that grow well in cooler weather later.
  • Cabbage and Knol Khol transplanted now will mature in time for the winter market.
    
• Advantage: Winter vegetable supply and good market demand.
  

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Fenugreek are quick turnover greens.
  • Chili plants gain strength before the colder months.
    
• Advantage: Regular income and strong chili plants.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), Cucumber
• Transplant: Papaya
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and Cucumber provide fast returns.
  • Papaya gains advantage by transplanting now for long term yield.
    
• Advantage: Both short and long-term crop benefits.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Gonda, August)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Powdery mildew
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, Fruit fly, Stem borer
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf spot diseases
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Bacterial wilt, Late blight
  
  

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 (Gonda, August)

• During monsoon, focus on proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
  
• Only irrigate if there's a prolonged dry spell; check soil moisture before watering.
  
• Ensure raised beds for water-sensitive crops to prevent root rot.
  
• Clear drainage channels regularly to prevent water accumulation in fields.
  

Conclusion

August in Gonda is all about smart planning during monsoon:

• Continue harvesting standing Kharif vegetables like cucurbits, okra, and cluster beans.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing leafy greens (palak, coriander) and radish for early cash.
  
• Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli for transplanting next month.
  
• Prepare beds for early sowing of carrots and turnips towards month-end to catch early markets.
  
• Vigilantly manage pests and diseases, ensuring excellent field drainage during monsoon rains.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on continuous harvest, quick cash crops, timely nursery preparation, and proactive pest/drainage management—you’ll navigate the monsoon effectively and set the stage for a profitable Rabi season.