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

Are you a farmer from Maharajganj, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Brijmanganj, Dhani, Ghughli, Lakshmipur, Maharajganj, Mithaura, Nautanwa, Nichlaul, Paniyara, Partawal, Pharenda, Siswa, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, early Cauliflower, early Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the arrival of the monsoon, so farmers are preparing their fields and need to manage soil moisture carefully for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Maharajganj 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, and cucurbits are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, and cauliflower 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/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Maharajganj 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 (various types), cowpea (lobia), cluster bean (guar), leafy vegetables (amaranthus, spinach), cucurbits (pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber).
✅ Benefit – Utilizes monsoon rains effectively and ensures early yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for crops like tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower for transplanting in the coming months.
✅ Benefit – Allows for selection of healthy seedlings and timely transplanting.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early rice seedlings if water is available. Also, transplant vegetable seedlings prepared earlier like brinjal and chili.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes yield potential.

Fruit crops:
Plant mango and guava saplings. Ensure proper drainage and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Long-term investment for future income.

Other crops:
Sow maize, pearl millet (bajra), and sorghum (jowar) for fodder and grain.
✅ Benefit – Provides feed for livestock and grain for consumption or sale.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Brijmanganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin.
• Nursery: Prepare nursery beds for cucurbits (gourds and cucumbers).
• How & Why:
• Early sowing of cucurbits ensures good yield and market price.
• Use improved varieties for better disease resistance and yield.
• Advantage: Early harvest and higher returns in Maharajganj.

🌾 Dhani Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), cowpea (for fodder).
• Land preparation: Prepare fields for paddy transplanting.
• How & Why:
• Fodder crops provide essential feed for livestock during the monsoon season.
• Timely land preparation ensures timely paddy transplanting.
• Advantage: Ensures availability of fodder and timely paddy cultivation in Maharajganj.

🌾 Ghugli Block

• Sow now: Green gram (mung), black gram (urad).
• Intercropping: Consider intercropping with maize or pigeon pea.
• How & Why:
• Short-duration pulses fit well in the cropping system.
• Intercropping maximizes land utilization and income.
• Advantage: Additional income and improved soil health in Maharajganj.

🌾 Lakshmipur Block

• Transplant: Paddy seedlings.
• Water management: Ensure proper water management in paddy fields.
• How & Why:
• Timely transplanting of paddy is crucial for yield.
• Proper water management prevents water stress and promotes growth.
• Advantage: Ensures healthy paddy crop and good yield in Maharajganj.

🌾 Maharajganj Block

• Sow now: Vegetables like okra, cowpea, and cucurbits.
• Transplant: Continue transplanting paddy seedlings.
• How & Why:
• Diversify crops to reduce risk and improve income.
• Ensure proper spacing and nutrient management for paddy.
• Advantage: Improved income and sustainable farming practices in Maharajganj.

🌾 Mithaura Block

• Sow now: Ginger, turmeric.
• Prepare land: Prepare land for planting banana.
• How & Why:
• Ginger and turmeric are high-value crops suitable for June planting.
• Proper land preparation is essential for banana cultivation.
• Advantage: High returns from cash crops in Maharajganj.

🌾 Nautanwa Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd.
• Nursery preparation: Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower and cabbage.
• How & Why:
• Growing vegetables in June provides good market opportunities.
• Early nursery preparation allows for timely transplanting of winter vegetables.
• Advantage: Good income from vegetables and timely winter vegetable production in Maharajganj.

🌾 Nichlaul Block

• Sow now: Maize for fodder, cluster bean.
• Soil testing: Get your soil tested for nutrient management planning.
• How & Why:
• Fodder maize provides essential feed for livestock.
• Soil testing helps in determining the appropriate fertilizer doses.
• Advantage: Sustainable crop production and animal husbandry in Maharajganj.

🌾 Paniyara Block

• Transplant: Paddy.
• Sow now: Sesame (til).
• How & Why:
• Paddy transplanting should be completed in a timely manner.
• Sesame can be sown as a catch crop after paddy.
• Advantage: Good yields of both paddy and sesame in Maharajganj.

🌾 Partawal Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans.
• Pest & Disease Management: Monitor for early blight in tomatoes and take appropriate measures.
• How & Why:
• Vegetable crops provide income generation opportunities.
• Timely pest and disease management is crucial for crop health.
• Advantage: Reduces crop losses and ensures higher yields in Maharajganj.

🌾 Pharenda Block

• Sow Now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Nursery: Prepare nursery for tomato and chilli for next season.
• How & Why:
• Sowing of cucurbits for higher yield and profit.
• Early nursery for healthy crops next season.
• Advantage: Income & Healthy crops in Maharajganj.

🌾 Siswa Block

• Sow Now: Green leafy vegetables (Spinach, Amaranthus)
• Transplant: Continue Paddy transplanting.
• How & Why:
• Short duration leafy vegetables will generate income within short time.
• Paddy transplanting to be completed on time for maximum yield.
• Advantage: Regular Income & food security in Maharajganj.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew (with rain), Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Jassids, Shoot borer (Brinjal)
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields 2-3 times a week. Check undersides of leaves and new shoots.
  
• Remove and destroy affected plant parts and fruits promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/shoot borers. Keep fields clean from weeds.
  
• Use recommended sprays only when necessary; rotate chemicals to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Early June (pre-monsoon): Irrigate every 4-6 days (depending on soil type) to maintain moisture.
  
• Monsoon onset (mid-late June): Ensure good drainage. Avoid waterlogging in fields and nurseries.
  
• Mulch with dry leaves/straw to conserve moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer furrow or drip irrigation for better water management, especially before rains.
  

Conclusion

June in Maharajganj is crucial for setting up your monsoon season success:

• Prepare fields thoroughly, ensuring good drainage for monsoon rains.
  
• Start sowing monsoon vegetables like Ladyfinger, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, and Ridge Gourd.
  
• Raise nursery for Brinjal and Chilli, or direct-sow where appropriate for earlier yields.
  
• Keep a sharp eye on pests and diseases, especially with the onset of humidity and rain.
  
• Manage irrigation carefully, preventing waterlogging after initial monsoon showers.
  
  

By focusing on proper field preparation, timely sowing of monsoon-hardy vegetables, and diligent pest/water management, you’ll ensure a robust and profitable harvest throughout the rainy season.