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

Are you a farmer from Kanpur Nagar, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Bhitargaon, Bilhaur, Chaubepur Kalan, Kakawan, Kalyanpur, Sarsaul, Sikandra, 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, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the onset of the monsoon, so it's a crucial time for land preparation and sowing while managing soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kanpur Nagar 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, brinjal, summer squash, and some early sown maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and early paddy 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranth (Chaulai), Leafy vegetables (Palak, Methi, Coriander).
✅ Benefit – Quick germination and growth due to monsoon rains.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, chilli, brinjal, and tomato.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after heavy rains.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early rice seedlings (if nursery was prepared in May), and start transplanting vegetables like chilli and brinjal in raised beds to avoid waterlogging.

Kharif crops:
Start sowing Kharif crops like Paddy (rice), Maize, Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Arhar), and Groundnut.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes yield with the onset of monsoon rains.

Fruit crops:
Plant mango, guava, and lemon saplings.
✅ Benefit – Monsoon is ideal for root establishment.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, Kharif crops, and fruit crops in June for Kanpur Nagar, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhitargaon Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd.
• Prepare: Nursery for early cauliflower and cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sowing cucurbits ensures harvest before the next major crop cycle.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for better yields and market prices.
    
• Advantage: Early cucurbit harvest + timely cole crop planting = enhanced income for Kanpur Nagar farmers in Bhitargaon Block.
  

🌾 Bilhaur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), cluster bean (Guar).
• Transplant: Brinjal (Eggplant).
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are short-duration crops suitable for June sowing.
  • Transplanting brinjal now allows for a good harvest in the later months.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from okra and cluster bean + timely brinjal harvest = increased profitability for Bilhaur Block farmers.
  

🌾 Chaubepur Kalan Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranthus (Chaulai).
• Prepare: Land for rainy season vegetables like tomato and chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Amaranthus are fast-growing leafy vegetables suitable for June.
  • Land preparation ensures timely planting of rainy season vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Quick leafy vegetable yield + prepared land = better utilization of resources for Chaubepur Kalan farmers.
  

🌾 Kakawan Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd (Tori), Ridge gourd (Turai).
• Prepare: Seedlings for pumpkin and bottle gourd.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd and ridge gourd grow well in June.
  • Seedling preparation will allow for a head start to the pumpkin and bottle gourd crops for the main season
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest + timely seedlings = effective resource management and better yield for Kakawan farmers.
  

🌾 Kalyanpur Block

• Sow now: Green gram (Moong), Black gram (Urad).
• Transplant: Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Green gram and Black gram are good intercrops that can fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Transplanting chili ensures good plant establishment before the full monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + timely chili crop = increased sustainable farming practices and profit for Kalyanpur Block farmers.
  

🌾 Sarsaul Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter gourd.
• Prepare: Nursery bed for eggplant.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumbers and Bitter gourd do well as vine crops.
  • Early preparation of nursery bed ensures timely transplanting of eggplant.
    
• Advantage: Quick return from vine crop + timely eggplant transplanting = enhanced income potential for Sarsaul Block farmers.
  

🌾 Sikandra Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon.
• Prepare: Land for upcoming rainy season crops like tomatoes.
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and Muskmelon have a good market demand during this period.
  • Land preparation now reduces workload during the busy rainy season.
    
• Advantage: High value melon crop + well prepared land = better profits and efficient time management for Sikandra Block farmers.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Kanpur Nagar-UP, June)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• 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 promptly.
  
• 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 (Kanpur Nagar-UP, June)

• Irrigate every 2-3 days, or daily for young plants/shallow-rooted crops, especially during peak heat periods.
  
• Water in cooler parts of the day (early morning or late evening) to reduce evaporation.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) generously to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Kanpur Nagar is all about smart planning:

• Prepare fields meticulously, ensuring excellent drainage for upcoming monsoon.
  
• Direct sow monsoon gourds (Lauki, Turai, Karela), Bhindi, and Cowpea.
  
• Start nursery for monsoon brinjal, chili, and early tomato varieties.
  
• Actively manage pests and diseases as humidity levels rise with early rains.
  
• Consider short-duration leafy greens like Amaranthus (Chaulai) for quick cash if early monsoon is stable.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—thorough field preparation, strategic direct sowing, and timely nursery raising—you’ll set a strong foundation for a productive and profitable monsoon season.