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

Are you a farmer from Lalitpur, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Bar, Birdha, Jakhaura, Lalitpur, Mahroni, Talbehat, 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, Coriander, Purslane are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the arrival of the monsoon, so it's crucial to prepare fields and manage soil moisture for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lalitpur 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, tomato, and cucumber are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato 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 upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Lalitpur 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), Beans (Simi), Cucumber (Kakro), Pumpkin (Farsi), Bitter Gourd (Tite Karela), Bottle Gourd (Lauka).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato. These can be transplanted in the following months for a winter harvest.
✅ Benefit – Starting the nursery now allows for early winter crop production.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early seedlings of rice if the monsoon has started. Also, transplant tomato and chili if you prepared seedlings earlier.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures better growth and yield.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, sponge gourd (ghiraula).
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income during the monsoon season.

Maize (Makai):
Plant maize for both grain and fodder. Early planting ensures good growth before heavy monsoon rains.
✅ Benefit – Provides staple food and animal feed.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and appropriate crops in June, farmers in Lalitpur can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal for July transplanting.
• How & Why:
• These vegetables suit June's warm, humid climate in Lalitpur.
• Early sowing maximizes yield before heavy rains.
  

Advantage: Take advantage of market demand before the main season.

🌾 Birdha Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Amaranthus.
• Transplant: Prepare land for July planting of early paddy (if irrigation available).
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster bean fix nitrogen, improving soil fertility.
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing green leafy vegetable.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + quick yield.
  

🌾 Jakhaura Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Sorghum (for fodder).
• Transplant: Begin preparing nursery for onion seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops address livestock feed scarcity during monsoon.
  • Onion nurseries need to be started now for timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Livestock support + timely onion crop.
  

🌾 Lalitpur Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Round Gourd.
• Transplant: Continue preparing for Tomato, Chilli, and Brinjal transplanting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in June's warmth and humidity.
  • Continue preparing seedbeds for next month's planting.
    
• Advantage: High yield with proper care in June.
  

🌾 Mahroni Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger(Okra), Spinach.
• Transplant: Prepare land for direct sowing of rice with available water resource.
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger(Okra) and Spinach provides short term economic security.
  • Proper land preparation increases the yeild of the product.
    
• Advantage: High yield with proper care in June.
  

🌾 Talbehat Block

• Sow now: Green Gram(Moongbean) and Black Gram(Urdbean).
• Transplant: Nursery Raising of cucurbitaceous vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Green Gram(Moongbean) and Black Gram(Urdbean)provides short term economic security.
  • Nursery Raising of cucurbitaceous vegetables. leads to faster growth.
    
• Advantage: Short-term vegetables with economic stability.
  

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
  
• 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/plants.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Before monsoon, give light irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based). Adjust frequency if it rains.
  
• During monsoon, ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture before rains and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible to save water and reduce humidity around plants.
  

Conclusion

June in Lalitpur is all about getting ready for monsoon:

• Prepare fields thoroughly before the monsoon rains.
  
• Direct sow monsoon cucurbits like bitter gourd, bottle gourd, sponge gourd, and ridge gourd.
  
• Plant okra (bhindi) and cluster bean (guar) for Kharif harvest.
  
• Start nurseries for brinjal, chili, and early cauliflower.
  
• Manage weeds promptly after early rains and ensure good drainage.
  
• Keep a close eye on sucking pests and fungal diseases as humidity rises.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely sowing of monsoon crops, proper nursery management, and good field preparation—you’ll ensure a successful and profitable Kharif season.