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

Are you a farmer from Moradabad, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Bhagatpur, Bilari, Chhajlet, Dilari, Kanth, Kundarki, Moradabad, Mundapande, Sirsi, Thakurdwara, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif monsoon season, so soil moisture is high, and managing water drainage is as important as irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Moradabad 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: Sugarcane, paddy rice, maize, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, tomato, brinjal, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Groundnut and sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (August)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cluster Beans, Cowpea, Amaranthus, Cucumbers, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd and other cucurbits.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower.
✅ 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.

Vegetable Crops:
Sow seeds of following vegetable crops like Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Okra, Cowpea and beans, leafy vegetables and Amaranthus.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Moradabad

🌾 Bhagatpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Amaranthus and cowpea act as short duration crops, provide additional income.
• Raising nursery helps in timely transplanting after monsoon recedes.
  

Advantage: Diversified income, early preparation for Rabi season.

🌾 Bilari Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits utilize residual moisture and provide yield quickly.
  • Tomato and chilli transplanting ensures crop establishment before winter.
    
• Advantage: Taking advantage of monsoon, establishing crops for favorable climate.
  

🌾 Chhajlet Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Prepare beds for: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick growing vegetables can be harvested before main season crops.
  • Preparing beds early saves time during peak transplanting season.
    
• Advantage: Early cash flow, efficient resource management.
  

🌾 Dilari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Beans
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans are warm season crops suitable for sowing now.
  • Transplanting brinjal establishes plant well before temperature drops.
    
• Advantage: Good yield of summer vegetables, timely planting for next season.
  

🌾 Kanth Block

• Sow now: Cluster beans, Ridge gourd
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops can tolerate high humidity of august month.
  • Early nursery preparation for transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: Suitable crops for weather, better time management for season.
  

🌾 Kundarki Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops with quick returns.
  • Chilli can be transplanted in well-drained soil.
    
• Advantage: Short term income, good chilli crop establishment.
  

🌾 Moradabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Vines give yield, utilizing space and sunlight efficiently.
  • Early tomato crop can fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Efficient land use, good returns for tomato.
  

🌾 Mundapande Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Prepare nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops will establish before main winter season.
  • Nursery helps to get seedlings ready on time.
    
• Advantage: Good establishment of winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Sirsi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Warm season vegetables giving good yield now.
  • Brinjal benefits from longer growing period.
    
• Advantage: Summer crops benefits, long period yield.
  

🌾 Thakurdwara Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Methi
• Prepare beds: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration green leafy vegetables are harvested quickly.
  • Preparing fields for later transplanting saves valuable time.
    
• Advantage: Good for quick income and timely field preparation.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Moradabad, UP in August

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic (spread by whitefly)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Shoot borer (Brinjal), Early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and new shoots.
  
• Remove and destroy infested plants/parts to prevent spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep field clean of weeds and plant debris.
  
• Spray only when necessary; use recommended chemicals and rotate to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation Tips for Moradabad, UP in August

• August is monsoon season. Focus on proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Irrigate only if there's a prolonged dry spell, based on soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries and low-lying areas.
  
• Mulch with dry leaves/straw to manage soil moisture during breaks in rain and suppress weeds.
  
• Consider raised beds for better drainage in heavy rain areas.
  

Conclusion

August in Moradabad is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting of standing monsoon vegetables like Okra, various Gourds, and Cluster Bean.
  
• Start raising nurseries for upcoming Rabi crops: early varieties of Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, and Chilli.
  
• Plant quick-yielding vegetables such as Spinach, Coriander, and Radish for immediate cash flow.
  
• Vigilantly manage pests and diseases, particularly fungal issues, common during the monsoon.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in your fields and conduct regular weeding to prevent waterlogging and competition.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on continued monsoon harvest, raising strong Rabi nurseries, and quick greens for immediate cash—you’ll be well-prepared, ensuring steady income now and a profitable start to the winter season.