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

Are you a farmer from Lakhimpur Kheri, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Behjam, Bijua, Dhaurahra, Gola Gokarannath, Isanagar, Lakhimpur, Mitauli, Mohammadi, Nighasan, Palia, Phireenagar, Ramyabehar, Sampurnanagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Indian Spinach are also being sown. This is the crucial transition period for Kharif crop sowing as farmers await the monsoon, and managing soil moisture through pre-sowing irrigation is key if rains are delayed. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lakhimpur Kheri 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: Sugarcane, mango, banana, and vegetables like okra and gourds are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Rice, brinjal, chilli, and tomato seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Lakhimpur Kheri 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):
Pigeonpea, black gram, green gram, sesame, maize, and pearl millet.
✅ Benefit – These are Kharif crops well-suited for the monsoon season in Lakhimpur Kheri.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for rice, as the monsoon progresses in Lakhimpur Kheri. Also, start nurseries for vegetables like chili and brinjal for transplanting after heavy rains.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting when the conditions are right.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Begin transplanting early rice varieties as soon as sufficient water accumulates in the fields. This is crucial in Lakhimpur Kheri where the monsoon arrival can be variable.

Vegetable cultivation:
Okra, cucurbits (bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin), and beans can be sown directly in the field. These crops do well in the humid conditions of Lakhimpur Kheri.
✅ Benefit – Provides a diverse range of vegetables for local markets and household consumption.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the monsoon and subsequent dry periods in Lakhimpur Kheri.
✅ Benefit – Secures livestock feed supply and supports dairy farming.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in June, farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri can maximize their yields during the Kharif season.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Behjam Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea
• Prepare beds for: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal nursery
• How & Why:
• Okra & Cowpea suits June heat & moisture.
• Early nursery ensures timely transplant in July.
  

Advantage: Heat-tolerant crops + timely nursery = better yields.

🌾 Bijua Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Direct sowing of Maize for fodder
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in rainy season with good drainage.
  • Fodder maize provides essential feed for livestock.
    
• Advantage: Vine vegetables + livestock feed = increased income.
  

🌾 Dhaurahra Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Early Cucumbers (if nursery prepared)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-adapted to local climate and soil.
  • Early cucumber transplanting can avoid pest attacks.
    
• Advantage: Hardy crops + pest avoidance = reliable harvest.
  

🌾 Gola Gokarannath Block

• Sow now: Cluster Beans (Guar), Lobia
• Land Preparation for: Arhar (Pigeon Pea) sowing
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like Guar fix nitrogen and enrich the soil.
  • Arhar is a major pulse crop for the region.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment + staple crop = sustainable farming.
  

🌾 Isanagar Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger, Beans
• Prepare land for: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and Beans are short duration and high yielding crops.
  • June is optimal time for sugarcane planting for good yields.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops + cash crop = diversification.
  

🌾 Lakhimpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea
• Prepare beds for: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal nursery
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & Cowpea suits June heat & moisture.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplant in July.
    
• Advantage: Heat-tolerant crops + timely nursery = better yields.
  

🌾 Mitauli Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Direct sowing of Maize for fodder
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in rainy season with good drainage.
  • Fodder maize provides essential feed for livestock.
    
• Advantage: Vine vegetables + livestock feed = increased income.
  

🌾 Mohammadi Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Early Cucumbers (if nursery prepared)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-adapted to local climate and soil.
  • Early cucumber transplanting can avoid pest attacks.
    
• Advantage: Hardy crops + pest avoidance = reliable harvest.
  

🌾 Nighasan Block

• Sow now: Cluster Beans (Guar), Lobia
• Land Preparation for: Arhar (Pigeon Pea) sowing
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like Guar fix nitrogen and enrich the soil.
  • Arhar is a major pulse crop for the region.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment + staple crop = sustainable farming.
  

🌾 Palia Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger, Beans
• Prepare land for: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and Beans are short duration and high yielding crops.
  • June is optimal time for sugarcane planting for good yields.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops + cash crop = diversification.
  

🌾 Phireenagar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea
• Prepare beds for: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal nursery
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & Cowpea suits June heat & moisture.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplant in July.
    
• Advantage: Heat-tolerant crops + timely nursery = better yields.
  

🌾 Ramyabehar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Direct sowing of Maize for fodder
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in rainy season with good drainage.
  • Fodder maize provides essential feed for livestock.
    
• Advantage: Vine vegetables + livestock feed = increased income.
  

🌾 Sampurnanagar Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Early Cucumbers (if nursery prepared)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-adapted to local climate and soil.
  • Early cucumber transplanting can avoid pest attacks.
    
• Advantage: Hardy crops + pest avoidance = reliable harvest.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner, Semilooper
  
• 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

• Adjust irrigation based on rainfall. During dry spells, irrigate every 3-5 days.
  
• Reduce irrigation significantly once monsoon rains begin.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage in fields and nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Lakhimpur Kheri is all about monsoon readiness:

• Prepare fields with good drainage for kharif planting.
  
• Direct sow early monsoon vegetables: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, cluster bean.
  
• Raise nurseries for kharif tomato, brinjal, chili, and early cauliflower/cabbage.
  
• Manage weeds actively and watch for pest/disease issues in rising humidity.
  
• Ensure proper water management; avoid waterlogging as monsoon arrives.
  
  

If you focus on preparing your fields well, planting early monsoon crops for cash, and raising strong nurseries for later kharif vegetables, you’ll set a solid foundation for a successful and profitable monsoon season.