Vegetables to grow in june in Jhansi up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Jhansi, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Babina, Bamaur, Bangra, Baragaon, Chirgaon, Lakhanauti, Mauranipur, Moth, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season, and farmers should start preparing their fields for sowing with the onset of monsoon rains, paying close attention to soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Jhansi district for the month of June. 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 June according to your area.

What fields typically look like early june

• Standing/harvest crops: Okra, tomato, brinjal, and chilli are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Paddy, tomato, cauliflower, and chilli 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 areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) in Jhansi

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 June, 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 June, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babina Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds thrive in Jhansi's June heat and provide early yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on early season vegetables + prepare for main season crops.
  

🌾 Bamaur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Guar are drought-tolerant and suitable for intercropping.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal now gives them a head start before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Drought-resistant options + timely transplanting = secure yield.
  

🌾 Bangra Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Lobia (for fodder)
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops address livestock feed shortage during the lean period.
  • Nursery preparation helps in timely transplanting of vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Livestock support + timely nursery = sustainable farming.
  

🌾 Baragaon Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds and Okra perform well in the hot and dry climate of June.
  • Transplanting allows for early harvesting and better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest + climate-resilient crops = increased profit.
  

🌾 Chirgaon Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration pulses like Moong and Urad can be grown as catch crops.
  • Nursery raising ensures timely transplanting of winter vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Additional income from pulses + preparation for winter crops = diversified income.
  

🌾 Lakhanauti Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Guar and Cowpea are suitable for rainfed conditions and improve soil fertility.
  • Timely transplanting of chilli ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + timely planting = sustainable yield.
  

🌾 Mauranipur Block

• Sow now: Bajra (for fodder), Sorghum (for fodder)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops provide essential feed for livestock during the dry season.
  • Nursery preparation is crucial for ensuring healthy brinjal seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Livestock support + healthy seedlings = Integrated farming approach.
  

🌾 Moth Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the June climate in Jhansi.
  • Transplanting tomato now will give a head start and ensure better yields later.
    
• Advantage: Climate-resilient crops + early tomato = increased profit.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
  

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

• Give light irrigation every 3–5 days (soil-moisture based), especially during pre-monsoon heat.
  
• Avoid waterlogging in nurseries; ensure good drainage, especially as monsoon approaches.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

June in Jhansi is all about smart planning:

• Prepare fields thoroughly and sow kharif vegetables like Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, and Pumpkin.
  
• Begin nursery raising for early varieties of Brinjal and Chilli for timely transplanting.
  
• After initial monsoon showers, consider sowing quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth for early income.
  
• Be proactive against weeds, as they grow fast with the onset of monsoon.
  
• Monitor for initial monsoon pests and diseases, and ensure proper field drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—getting your main kharif crops in, preparing nurseries for future transplants, and managing early season challenges—you’ll lay a strong foundation for a successful and profitable monsoon harvest.