Vegetables to grow in august in Lucknow up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Malihabad, Mohanlalganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. August is the peak of the Kharif monsoon season, so soil moisture is high, but good drainage is essential to prevent waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lucknow district for the month of August. 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 August according to your area.

What fields typically look like early august

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, urad, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and chilli 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 sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August) in Lucknow

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

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

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of August, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bakshi Ka Talab Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, pumpkin, gourds
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans provide quick yield in 45-60 days.
  • Brinjal and chilli transplanting ensures good establishment before winter.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production for local markets.
  

🌾 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cucumber, bottle gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing leafy vegetable for quick returns.
  • Tomato and capsicum thrive well with timely transplanting in August.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops for better income generation.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Cluster beans, ridge gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables perform well in the prevailing weather conditions.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower require timely transplanting for proper head formation.
    
• Advantage: Suitable for local market demand and consumption.
  

🌾 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek offer quick yields and nutritional benefits.
  • Chilli and brinjal benefit from transplanting during this period.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and essential vegetables for household use.
  

🌾 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive well during the monsoon season.
  • Timely transplanting ensures optimal growth of tomato and cauliflower.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential and good market demand.
  

🌾 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, okra, beans
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the current climatic conditions.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli ensures better establishment and yield.
    
• Advantage: Provides a variety of vegetables for local markets and consumption.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Powdery mildew
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf spot
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Early blight, Bacterial wilt
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially after heavy rains.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves and diseased plant parts.
  
• 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

• In August (Monsoon), reduce or stop irrigation if rainfall is sufficient.
  
• Focus on drainage to prevent water stagnation in fields; ensure proper channels.
  
• Only give light irrigation during dry spells, based on soil moisture.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to manage moisture and reduce weeds.
  

Conclusion

August in Lucknow is all about smart preparation:

• Continue harvesting monsoon vegetables like gourd family and okra.
  
• Start nursery raising for winter crops: cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, brinjal, chilli.
  
• Sow quick leafy greens like spinach and amaranth for fast income.
  
• Direct plant radish and cluster bean for continuous supply.
  
• Focus on managing monsoon pests/diseases and ensure excellent drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—managing current monsoon crops, sowing quick greens for early cash, and preparing nurseries for winter—you’ll ensure a steady flow of income and a strong start to the winter vegetable season.