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

Are you a farmer from Kannauj, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Chhibramau, Gughrapur, Harpalpur, Jalalabad, Kannauj, Saurikh, Talgram, Umarda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Cucumber, Sponge Gourd. 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. This is the peak of the Kharif monsoon season, so soil moisture is high, but ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

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

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Kannauj 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, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Sponge gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Amaranthus, 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 in Kannauj can increase their income.

Let’s Start in August – Crop + Method + Advantage for Kannauj Farmers

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chhibramau Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea provide a good yield in August.
  • Transplanting Chilli and Brinjal now leads to a good harvest in the later months.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures better market rates.
  

🌾 Gughrapur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cucumber can be quickly harvested for local markets.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Capsicum early results in higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crops ensure continuous income.
  

🌾 Harpalpur Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited for the August climate in Kannauj.
  • Early Cabbage transplanting results in a robust crop.
    
• Advantage: High demand for gourds in nearby markets.
  

🌾 Jalalabad Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Spinach, Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster Bean grows well in August with adequate moisture.
  • Cauliflower transplanting now ensures a winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Balanced crop rotation for better soil health.
  

🌾 Kannauj Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Turnip seeds can be sown for the winter season.
  • Transplanting Eggplant seedlings ensures early yield.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing leads to higher market prices.
  

🌾 Saurikh Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Green Gram and Black Gram can be grown as short-duration crops.
  • Broccoli transplants benefit from the cooling August weather.
    
• Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility, Broccoli fetches good price.
  

🌾 Talgram Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Ladyfinger
• Transplant: Colocasia
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea is suitable for this time of year and Ladyfinger is a good cash crop.
  • Colocasia benefits from the August rains.
    
• Advantage: Short-term and cash crops.
  

🌾 Umarda Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Marigold
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in August and Marigold can act as a good companion crop.
  • Protect the crops from pests and provide timely irrigation.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and diversified produce.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

• Drainage is key: During monsoon, ensure good field drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Check soil moisture: Irrigate lightly only if there's a long dry spell between rains.
  
• Nursery focus: Prevent water stagnation in nurseries; ensure raised beds for good drainage.
  
• Mulching benefit: Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic) to control weeds and maintain soil, especially after heavy rains.
  

Conclusion

August in Kannauj is all about smart planning:

• Manage standing monsoon crops (okra, gourds) for good yield.
  
• Start raising nurseries for winter crops: cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing greens and radish in well-drained beds.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging and root diseases.
  
• Regularly check for pests and diseases, especially due to high humidity.
  
  

If you follow these steps—managing current crops well, preparing nurseries on time, and ensuring good drainage—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable winter harvest, right here in Kannauj.