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

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Mal, Malihabad, Mohanlalganj, Sarojini Nagar, 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 Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. July marks the peak of the Kharif season, with active monsoon rains providing good soil moisture for sowing and transplanting. 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 July. 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 July according to your area.

What fields typically look like early july

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  Okra, gourds, and chillies are also being harvested.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  Chilli and onion nurseries are also prepared.
  
• 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.
  Urad and moong are gaining traction.
  
  

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

What to start now (July) - Lucknow

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar), Leafy Vegetables (Amaranth, Spinach).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in the monsoon season and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early varieties of cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery raising ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after the heavy rains.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings (especially for late varieties) and vegetables like chili and brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures optimal growth and yield.

Other crops:
Ginger, Turmeric, and Colocasia (Arbi) can be planted now.
✅ Benefit – These crops benefit from the high moisture levels during the monsoon.

Fruit crops:
Planting of fruit crops like Mango, Guava, and Lemon can be initiated.
✅ Benefit – Monsoon provides ideal conditions for root establishment.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and other suitable crops in July, farmers in Lucknow can optimize their agricultural activities.

Let’s Start in July – 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 (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Cucumber (Kheera)
• Transplant: Brinjal (Baingan), Chilli (Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and bottle gourd thrive in July's warm, humid conditions.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli now ensures harvest before winter.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on monsoon season for optimal vegetable growth.
  

🌱 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Amaranth (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth provides quick leafy greens during the monsoon.
  • Tomato and capsicum transplanting now can result in higher market prices later.
    
• Advantage: Diversify crop portfolio with leafy and fruiting vegetables.
  

🌻 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Torai), Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds grow rapidly in the rainy season.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower will mature in cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Sequential planting ensures continuous supply and income.
  

🥕 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Radish (Mooli), Carrot (Gajar)
• Transplant: Eggplant (Baingan), Pepper (Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot grow well in loamy soil.
  • Planting eggplant and peppers will mature before cold season.
    
• Advantage: Good root and fruit crops to give variety to your produce.
  

🥬 Mal Block

• Sow now: Spinach (Palak), Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek grow quickly for fast cash flow.
  • Tomato and broccoli will produce late season crop.
    
• Advantage: Leafy crops and late-season vegetables for good revenue.
  

🥭 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Cucumber (Kheera), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Transplant: Okra (Bhindi), Chilli (Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumbers and bitter gourd can grow well in rainy weather.
  • Planting okra and chillies now ensures harvest later.
    
• Advantage: Summer and monsoon produce.
  

🥔 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Potato (Aloo), Garlic (Lahsun)
• Transplant: Cabbage (Patta Gobhi), Cauliflower (Phool Gobhi)
• How & Why:
  
  • Potatoes and garlic need to be planted early.
  • Transplant cabbage and cauliflower.
    
• Advantage: Early crop.
  

🌶️ Sarojini Nagar Block

• Sow now: Chilli (Mirch), Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Brinjal (Baingan), Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Chillies and coriander grow.
  • Brinjal and capsicum transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Summer and monsoon crop.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Lucknow, July)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, 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 (Lucknow, July)

• Monitor monsoon rains. Irrigate only if prolonged dry spells occur (check soil moisture).
  
• Crucially, ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to manage soil moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato if and when irrigation is needed, to save water and reduce humidity near plants.
  

Conclusion

July in Lucknow is all about smart planning and protection:

• Start nursery for winter crops like cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, tomato, and chilli.
  
• Direct sow monsoon vegetables such as Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean, and French Bean.
  
• Plant quick leafy greens like Amaranth and Spinach in well-drained beds for early cash.
  
• Ensure excellent field drainage and regular weeding to avoid waterlogging and competition.
  
• Watch out for monsoon pests and diseases; use timely, light treatments.
  
  

If you follow these steps—raising strong nurseries, planting right monsoon crops, managing water, and controlling pests—you’ll secure good monsoon harvests and prepare well for a profitable winter.