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

Are you a farmer from Kaushambi, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Chail, Kadha, Kara, Kaushambi, Manjhanpur, Mooratganj, Nevada, Sirathu, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. 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. This is the start of the Kharif season with monsoon rains expected soon, so managing soil moisture with irrigation is crucial for standing crops and new sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kaushambi 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, bitter gourd, 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: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Kaushambi 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), and leafy vegetables like Amaranthus (Chaulai) in Kaushambi.
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm weather and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early paddy (rice) varieties suitable for Kaushambi's climate, along with vegetables like eggplant and chili.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for the Kharif season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early paddy seedlings as soon as the monsoon arrives in Kaushambi-up. Also, transplant eggplant and chili seedlings if they are ready.

Kharif pulses (if irrigation available):
Sow Kharif pulses like pigeon pea (Arhar/Tur) and green gram (Moong) in Kaushambi.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides a valuable source of protein.

Maize (for fodder and grain):
Sow maize for both fodder and grain purposes, selecting varieties suitable for Kaushambi-up.
✅ Benefit – Maize provides a good source of animal feed and can be a cash crop.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and Kharif crops in June, farmers in Kaushambi-up can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chail Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Prepare seedlings: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• These vegetables are well-suited for the June climate in Kaushambi.
• Early sowing ensures a good yield before the heavy rains.
  

Advantage: Increased market demand and higher prices during off-season.

🌾 Kadha Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Tomato (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are quick-growing and provide nutritional value.
  • Transplanting tomato ensures early fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Short-duration crops provide income and improve soil health.
  

🌾 Kara Block

• Sow now: Cucumber (Kheera), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Prepare seedlings: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the hot and humid conditions of Kaushambi in June.
  • Preparing capsicum seedlings now ensures timely transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Kaushambi Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Ghiya), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Brinjal (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd and cluster bean are relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
  • Transplanting brinjal ensures a continuous supply during the season.
    
• Advantage: Suitable for small-scale farmers with limited resources.
  

🌾 Manjhanpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin (Kaddu), Ash Gourd (Petha)
• Prepare seedlings: Cauliflower (early variety)
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are hardy and can withstand the harsh weather conditions.
  • Early cauliflower seedlings can be transplanted for an early winter crop.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and market value.
  

🌾 Mooratganj Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Bhindi), Tinda
• Transplant: Chilli (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Bhindi and Tinda are fast-growing and provide a quick return on investment.
  • Chilli transplanting should be done carefully to avoid root damage.
    
• Advantage: Regular income generation and high market demand.
  

🌾 Nevada Block

• Sow now: Watermelon (Tarbooj), Muskmelon (Kharbooja)
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato (for late-season crop)
• How & Why:
  
  • These melons are well-suited to the sandy loam soils of Nevada Block.
  • Preparing tomato seedlings now ensures a continuous supply later in the season.
    
• Advantage: High profitability due to demand in summer months.
  

🌾 Sirathu Block

• Sow now: Maize (Makka, for fodder), Green Gram (Moong)
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides fodder for livestock, while Green Gram enriches the soil.
  • Focus on soil health and livestock feed during this period.
    
• Advantage: Supports integrated farming practices and improves soil fertility.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, whitefly
  
• Chilli: Thrips, mites, fruit borer
  
  

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 dry spells.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage, especially with potential early monsoon showers.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for water-intensive crops like gourds, tomato, and chilli where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Kaushambi is all about laying a strong foundation for the monsoon:

• Direct sow main Kharif vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, ridge gourd, okra, and cluster beans.
  
• Transplant brinjal, chili, and early tomato seedlings from your nurseries to the main field.
  
• Plant quick-growing, rain-tolerant leafy greens such as Amaranth (chaulai) and Purslane (kulfa) for early cash flow.
  
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging as monsoon rains intensify.
  
• Maintain constant vigilance against pests and diseases, which thrive in humid, rainy conditions.
  
  

By focusing on timely planting of Kharif crops, strategic transplanting, quick cash greens, and smart water management, you'll set yourself up for a productive and profitable monsoon harvest.