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

Are you a farmer from Pratapgarh, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Aspur Devsara, Babaganj, Bihar, Derwa, Gaura, Jagesharganj, Kunda, Lalganj, Laxmanpur, Mandhata, Mangraura, Patti, Pratappur Kamaicha, Sandwa Chandika, Sangipur, Shivgarh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, early Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Purslane are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif season with the onset of the monsoon, so farmers are busy preparing their fields as soil moisture improves. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pratapgarh 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, bottle gourd, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, 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.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Pratapgarh 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), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Leafy vegetables (Spinach, Amaranth).
✅ Benefit – Quick germination and growth due to monsoon rains.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early paddy (rice) varieties, tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Seedlings will be ready for transplanting when the monsoon stabilizes.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early paddy seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures optimal growth and yield.

Kharif pulses (for rainfed areas):
Sow Arhar (Pigeon Pea), Moong (Green Gram), and Urad (Black Gram) in rainfed areas.
✅ Benefit – These pulses thrive in monsoon conditions and improve soil fertility.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue sugarcane planting in June.
✅ Benefit – Ensures good germination and establishment of sugarcane crop.

Ginger and Turmeric:
Plant ginger and turmeric.
✅ Benefit – Suitable time for planting these spice crops with the onset of monsoon.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aspur Devsara Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Babaganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Bihar Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Derwa Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Gaura Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Jagesharganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Kunda Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Laxmanpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Mandhata Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Mangraura Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Patti Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Pratappur Kamaicha Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Sandwa Chandika Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Sangipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd
• Nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans provide yield within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon crops like chili and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables + Monsoon crop preparation = increased income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (June, Pratapgarh)

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

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 (June, Pratapgarh)

• Monitor rainfall and soil moisture closely. Irrigate only during dry spells.
  
• Ensure good drainage in fields and nurseries to prevent waterlogging during monsoon showers.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Pratapgarh is all about preparing for monsoon and smart sowing:

• After first rains, prepare fields well, focusing on good drainage for monsoon crops.
  
• Start sowing main kharif vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, sponge gourd, and ridge gourd.
  
• Raise nursery for monsoon-tolerant brinjal and chilli varieties for later transplanting.
  
• Plant quick-growing monsoon leafy greens like Amaranthus for early cash flow.
  
• Stay alert for increasing pests and diseases, and ensure proper water drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely field preparation, early kharif sowing for good market rates, and proactive pest & water management—you’ll set yourself up for a productive and profitable monsoon season.