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

Are you a farmer from Raebareli, up (UP)? In August, in blocks like Amawan, Bachhrawan, Dalmau, Deh, Dih, Harchandpur, Jagatpur, Jais, Khiron, Lalganj, Maharajganj, Nasirabad, Rae Bareli, Rahi, Salon, Shivgarh, Tiloi, Unchahar, 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. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoons, so soil has good moisture, but ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Raebareli 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: Rice, maize, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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 dal and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early august, fields in Raebareli 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 Bean, Cowpea, Amaranthus, and leafy vegetables.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and can provide early yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cauliflower, cabbage, and chilli. This will allow for timely transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Getting a head start on these crops can lead to better yields and market prices.

Land preparation:
Start preparing land for the sowing of main season paddy, maize, and pigeon pea. Ensure proper soil preparation for better crop establishment.
✅ Benefit – Proper land preparation is crucial for good crop establishment and yield.

Vegetable crops (short duration):
Plant cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and pumpkin. These crops have a relatively short growing season.
✅ Benefit – Provides a quick return and diversifies income sources.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize, sorghum, or Napier grass to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the lean period.
✅ Benefit – Secures feed supply for livestock, reducing dependence on external sources.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amawan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander provide quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Early tomato transplanting can lead to better prices in October-November.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens and early vegetables provide additional income for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Bachhrawan Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus grows quickly, offering a fast harvest.
  • Transplanting brinjal and capsicum now allows for a longer growing season.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing and high-value crops enhance income for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Dalmau Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans are suitable for the August climate in Raebareli.
  • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage ensures a winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Suitable crops for the season guarantee a steady income for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Deh Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in the August heat and humidity of Raebareli.
  • Tomato and chilli transplants take advantage of the remaining warm season.
    
• Advantage: Heat-loving vegetables maximize yields and profits for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Dih Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek provide a quick turnover.
  • Brinjal and capsicum benefit from the August conditions for early growth.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops alongside long-term vegetables enhance income for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Harchandpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are fast-growing and nutritious.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower transplants ensure a supply for the winter market.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crops ensure consistent income for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Jagatpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, okra
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and okra are well-suited to the Raebareli August climate.
  • Early tomato and chilli transplants ensure good yields.
    
• Advantage: Climatically appropriate crops maximize profitability for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Jais Block

• Sow now: Beans, radish
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans and radish provide a quick harvest.
  • Transplanting brinjal and capsicum allows them to establish before winter.
    
• Advantage: Balanced crop selection guarantees income for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Khiron Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in the August heat.
  • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage now sets them up for a successful winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Heat-loving and winter crops provide income diversification for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander are quick and easy to grow.
  • Early transplanting of tomato and chilli ensures higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Easy and profitable crops for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Maharajganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are quick-growing and nutrient-rich.
  • Transplanting brinjal and capsicum takes advantage of favorable growing conditions.
    
• Advantage: Nutritious and profitable crops for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Nasirabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans suit the August climate.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures winter crop availability.
    
• Advantage: Climate-compatible and seasonal crops for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Rae Bareli Block

• Sow now: Radish, cucumber
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and cucumber are quick-maturing vegetables.
  • Early tomato and chilli transplants allow for better yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and profitable vegetables for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Rahi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek are fast-growing greens.
  • Brinjal and capsicum transplanting utilizes the remaining warm weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens and profitable vegetables for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Salon Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are fast-growing and nutritious.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower transplants ensure a supply for the winter market.
    
• Advantage: Diversified and quick-growing crops for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, okra
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and okra are suitable for the August climate.
  • Early tomato and chilli transplants allow for better yields.
    
• Advantage: Climate-compatible and profitable vegetables for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Tiloi Block

• Sow now: Beans, radish
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans and radish provide a quick harvest.
  • Transplanting brinjal and capsicum allows them to establish before winter.
    
• Advantage: Quick and profitable vegetables for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

🌾 Unchahar Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in the August heat.
  • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage now sets them up for a successful winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Heat-loving and winter crops provide income diversification for Raebareli farmers in August.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (August, Raebareli-UP)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids (leafhoppers), Damping-off (in nurseries)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars (Spodoptera/Heliothis), Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit & shoot borer, Whitefly, Bacterial wilt
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves and affected plant parts.
  
• 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 (August, Raebareli-UP)

• During monsoon, focus on proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  
• If no rain for 3-4 days, give light irrigation (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; ensure clear drainage channels.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture during dry spells and suppress weeds.
  

Conclusion

August in Raebareli is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting and managing existing monsoon crops like bhindi, gourds, and brinjal.
  
• Start nursery for early winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Plant quick leafy greens such as spinach and coriander for early cash.
  
• Focus on proper drainage to prevent waterlogging and manage monsoon weeds effectively.
  
• Monitor for monsoon pests and diseases, taking timely preventive and control measures.
  
  

By balancing ongoing monsoon crop care with raising nurseries for winter and planting quick greens for cash flow, you’ll lay a strong foundation for a profitable season ahead.