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

Are you a farmer from Gorakhpur, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Bansgaon, Barhalganj, Belipur, Bhathat, Brahmpur, Campierganj, Chargawan, Chauri Chaura, Gagaha, Gola, Jungle Kauria, Kauriram, Khajani, Khorabar, Pali, Pipraich, Piprauli, Sahjanwa, Sardarnagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is high and 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 Gorakhpur 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, maize, and ginger 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, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  • Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and sesame continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (August) in Gorakhpur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pigeon pea, Sorghum, pearl millet, maize, groundnut, sesame, and sunflower.
✅ Benefit – Ensures proper utilization of monsoon rains and timely establishment of crops.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato. These seedlings will be ready for transplanting in September.
✅ Benefit – Allows farmers to get a head start on the winter vegetable season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings in puddled fields. Ensure proper spacing and water management for optimal growth.

Vegetative Propagation (for perennial crops):
Plant mango, guava, and lemon saplings. August is an ideal time for vegetative propagation due to favorable moisture conditions.
✅ Benefit – These plants can establish well before the dry season and provide fruit for many years.

Intercropping (to maximize land use):
Consider intercropping soybean or green gram with maize or pigeon pea.
✅ Benefit – Enhances land productivity and provides additional income.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, vegetative propagation, and intercropping in August in Gorakhpur, farmers can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Okra (Bhindi)

Direct sowing; space seeds 45 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart.

High demand in early monsoon; quick yield in 50-60 days

Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

Direct sowing; plant 2-3 seeds per pit, spaced 2m x 2m apart.

Grows well in warm, humid conditions; steady income.

Sponge Gourd (Turai)

Direct sowing; sow seeds 60 cm apart in rows 1.5m apart.

Fast-growing; good market price in Gorakhpur.

Cowpea (Lobiya)

Direct sowing; sow seeds 45 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart.

Nitrogen-fixing; improves soil fertility; dual-purpose (vegetable & fodder).

Green Gram (Moong)

Direct sowing; sow seeds 30 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart.

Short duration crop (60-70 days); additional income before winter crops.

Pigeon Pea (Arhar)

Direct sowing; space plants 50-60 cm apart in rows 75-90 cm apart.

Long-duration crop; stable income; drought-tolerant.

Maize (Makka)

Direct sowing; space plants 20-25 cm apart in rows 60-75 cm apart.

Good fodder and grain production; high local demand in Gorakhpur.

Sugarcane

Plant setts in rows 90 cm apart.

Main cash crop of Gorakhpur; assured market.

Rice (Paddy)

Transplant seedlings 20 cm apart in rows 20 cm apart.

Staple food crop; well-suited to Gorakhpur's climate and soils.

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Belghat

Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea

Chili, Tomato

Jassids in Okra, Leafhoppers

Maintain soil moisture

Bansgaon

Bottle gourd, Sponge gourd

Brinjal, Cauliflower

Fruit fly in cucurbits

Light irrigation in morning

Kauriram

Cucumber, Bitter gourd

Tomato, Capsicum

Whitefly, Thrips

Drip irrigation preferred

Gola

Pumpkin, Ridge gourd

Brinjal, Cabbage

Diamondback moth in cabbage

Avoid waterlogging

Barhalganj

Spinach, Fenugreek

Chili, Tomato

Aphids, Mealybugs

Check soil moisture regularly

Unchgaon

Radish, Carrot

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Cutworms, Leaf miners

Provide adequate drainage

Campierganj

Coriander, Amaranthus

Brinjal, Tomato

Early blight in tomato

Use furrow irrigation

Sardarpur

Cowpea, Cluster bean

Chili, Capsicum

Fruit borer in chili

Water in the morning hours

Pipraich

Sponge gourd, Bitter gourd

Cabbage, Cauliflower

Cabbage butterfly

Avoid over-irrigation

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bansgaon Block

  • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
  • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
  • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
  • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
  • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    • 🌾 Barhalganj Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Belipur Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Bhathat Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Brahmpur Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Campierganj Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Chargawan Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Chauri Chaura Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Gagaha Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Gola Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Jungle Kauria Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Kauriram Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Khajani Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Khorabar Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Pali Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Pipraich Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Piprauli Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Sahjanwa Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    🌾 Sardarnagar Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
    • Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd are short duration crops.
      • Prepare Chili & Brinjal nursery for transplanting in September.
    • Advantage: Short duration crops for income + nursery ready for next season.

    Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

    Key pests to watch

    • Okra: Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV), Fruit borer, Whitefly
    • Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, Fruit fly, Stem rot
    • Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf spot diseases
    • Tomato/Brinjal: Bacterial wilt, Fruit borer, Early blight

    Simple actions:

    • Scout fields regularly (2-3 times a week). Look for diseased plants or pest damage.
    • Remove and destroy affected leaves, fruits, or whole plants immediately.
    • Maintain good field sanitation; remove weeds that harbor pests and diseases.
    • For fungal issues, ensure proper air circulation. Use recommended sprays only when necessary.

    Irrigation

    • Monsoon rains are active; check soil moisture daily before any irrigation.
    • Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging; standing water causes root rot.
    • Provide light, supplemental irrigation only during prolonged dry spells.
    • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to protect soil from heavy rain erosion and manage weeds.

    Conclusion

    August in Gorakhpur is all about smart planning:

    • Maintain excellent drainage to protect standing crops from waterlogging.
    • Continue harvesting monsoon crops like sponge gourd, ridge gourd, and bitter gourd.
    • Start nursery preparation for upcoming winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
    • Sow short-duration greens like radish (monsoon varieties) or fenugreek in raised beds for quick income.
    • Stay vigilant against fungal diseases and pests, using appropriate preventive measures.

    By focusing on proper monsoon crop management, timely nursery raising for winter crops, and strategic planting of short-duration greens, you’ll ensure a steady income and a strong start for the upcoming Rabi season.

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