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

Are you a farmer from Mahoba, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Charkhari, Jaitpur, Kabrai, Kulpahar, 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, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. July is the peak of the Kharif season with monsoon rains providing good soil moisture, making it ideal for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mahoba 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: Okra, gourds, and early brinjal are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pigeonpea, Sorghum, Pearl millet, Maize, Groundnut, Sesame, Greengram, Blackgram, Cowpea, Cluster Bean.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing helps to utilize monsoon rains effectively and ensures good germination and plant establishment.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chilli, cabbage, and cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings are ready for transplanting in time.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant rice seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures optimum plant population and yield.

Vegetative Propagation:
Sugarcane setts planting, Ginger and Turmeric rhizome planting.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely planting and good crop establishment.

Other crops:
Cotton, Soybean, Castor and other Kharif crops sowing.
✅ Benefit – Diversification of crops improves soil health and reduces pest and disease incidence.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Charkhari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & Cowpea thrives in July's monsoon climate.
  • Early Brinjal & Chilli transplant ensures good yield before winter.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Jaitpur Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster Bean & Amaranthus are short duration crops, fitting well between main seasons.
  • Tomato & Capsicum benefit from July's humidity for healthy growth.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income with quick-growing vegetables.
  

🌾 Kabrai Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited to the rainy season in Mahoba.
  • Cauliflower & Cabbage need transplanting now for a timely winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on local demand for gourds & early winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Kulpahar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early variety)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber & Bitter Gourd are fast-growing and fetch good prices.
  • Early Tomato varieties give yield before main season.
    
• Advantage: Quick return on investment with high-demand vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars, Snails/Slugs
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Shoot borer, 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, especially around monsoon.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; consider rainfast products if rain is expected.
  
  

Irrigation

• Monsoon season: Irrigate only if there's a prolonged dry spell and soil feels dry.
  
• Crucial: Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in nurseries and low-lying areas.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to control weeds and prevent soil splash.
  
• Build raised beds or ridges for better drainage in heavy rain areas, especially for gourds and tomato.
  

Conclusion

July in Mahoba is all about managing monsoon and planning ahead:

• Finish harvesting early summer vegetables like bottle gourd and okra still producing.
  
• Directly sow monsoon gourds like ridge gourd, sponge gourd, and bitter gourd.
  
• Start nurseries for upcoming winter staples like brinjal, chili, and early cauliflower/cabbage.
  
• Plant quick-growing greens like Amaranthus (Chaulai) and Spinach (Palak) for fast cash.
  
• Ensure good field drainage during heavy rains and stay alert for monsoon pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—planting quick monsoon crops for cash flow, starting nurseries for stable winter harvest, and carefully managing monsoon conditions—you’ll navigate July well and set yourself up for a profitable future.