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

Are you a farmer from Kannauj, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Chhibramau, Ghughrapur, Haseran, Jalalabad, Kannauj, Saurikh, Talgram, Tirwa, Umarda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Kharif Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. July is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, so soil moisture is high and farmers should ensure good drainage. 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 July. 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 July according to your area.

What fields typically look like early july

• Standing/harvest crops: Okra, brinjal, cucumber, and bottle gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July) in Kannauj

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Kharif crops like rice, maize, sorghum, pearl millet, and pulses (like pigeon pea, green gram, black gram) can be sown depending on rainfall. Prepare fields for groundnut and sesame.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimal growth and yield, maximizing the potential of the monsoon season.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato if planning for early Rabi crops. Mango grafting can also be done in July.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings and successful grafting lead to better plant establishment and higher yields later in the season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings. Depending on rainfall, transplant early varieties of vegetables like chili and brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting allows plants to establish well before the monsoon peak, leading to improved survival and growth.

Vegetable cultivation (if irrigation available):
Lady's finger (Okra), gourds (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd), beans, and leafy vegetables like spinach and amaranth can be sown with irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables for consumption and sale, generating income even during the monsoon.

Land Preparation (for Rabi crops):
Start preparing fields for the upcoming Rabi crops like wheat, mustard, and potato by incorporating organic matter and managing weeds.
✅ Benefit – Ensures a well-prepared seedbed for timely sowing of Rabi crops, leading to better germination and establishment.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in July in Kannauj, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chhibramau Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Okra gives yield in 50-60 days.
• Gourds can be trailed on the field bunds and on house roofs

Advantage: Additional income source for farmers.

🌾 Ghugrapur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea can be intercropped in newly planted orchards.
  • Select tomato varieties for high temperature tolerance.
• Advantage: Dual income from vegetables and orchards.
  

🌾 Haseran Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a short duration crop of about 30 days.
  • Cluster bean is drought hardy and good for dry areas.
• Advantage: Quick returns with less water requirement.
  

🌾 Jalalabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber grows fast and gives yield in 45-50 days.
  • Capsicum fetches high price in local markets.
• Advantage: High value crops for better income.
  

🌾 Kannauj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Spinach, Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra can be planted in ridges and furrows.
  • Cucumber benefits from staking for better fruit quality.
• Advantage: Suitable for local market demand.
  

🌾 Saurikh Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds can be grown on mandap system for higher yield.
  • Choose tomato varieties resistant to blight.
• Advantage: Vine crops utilize vertical space effectively.
  

🌾 Talgram Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea improves soil fertility.
  • Ensure proper drainage in chilli fields.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and cash crop.
  

🌾 Tirwa Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Spinach are quick growing leafy vegetables.
  • Brinjal and Tomato are major crops of the region.
• Advantage: Continuous supply of vegetables.
  

🌾 Umarda Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber needs regular irrigation.
  • Capsicum requires proper nutrient management.
• Advantage: High income potential with good management.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for July in Kannauj, UP

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Bacterial wilt, Blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially after rains. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to prevent spread.
  
• Ensure good field drainage to prevent waterlogging; it promotes diseases.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds, as they harbor pests.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance, especially for fungal diseases.
  
  

Irrigation in July (Monsoon Season)

• Focus on drainage: Ensure proper channels to drain excess rainwater to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Irrigation may not be needed if rainfall is regular and sufficient.
  
• If there are dry spells, give light irrigation based on soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; ensure good aeration for roots.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw) can still help suppress weeds and conserve moisture during breaks in rain.
  

Conclusion

July in Kannauj is all about smart monsoon farming:

• Sow monsoon vegetables like Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Okra, and Cluster Beans.
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens such as Amaranthus and Malabar spinach.
• Transplant early brinjal and chilli seedlings, ensuring proper field drainage.
• Start nurseries for winter crops like early cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato.
• Maintain excellent field drainage and keep a keen eye on pests and fungal diseases due to humidity.

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely sowing of monsoon-hardy crops, managing water and weeds, and preparing for the next season—you’ll ensure a steady income through the rainy season and a strong start for winter crops.