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

Are you a farmer from Rampur, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Bilaspur, Chamraua, Milak, Saidnagar, Shahbad, Suar, Tanda, 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 Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Kharif season with active monsoon rains, meaning soil moisture is high and irrigation needs are often minimal. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Rampur 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: Rice, sugarcane, maize, and turmeric are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chilli 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 july, fields in Rampur show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (July) in Rampur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ 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.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of September, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bilaspur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra gives yield in 45-50 days, bottle gourd & pumpkin fetches better prices in local market.
  • Brinjal & chilli transplanting ensures proper establishment before monsoon ends.
    
• Advantage: Good yield + market demand = better income.
  

🌾 Chamraua Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus & cowpea give quick returns, cluster bean can tolerate dry spells.
  • Tomato & capsicum transplanting allows early crop establishment and better yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash + hardy crops = stable income.
  

🌾 Milak Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber, bitter gourd & sponge gourd provide income within a short period.
  • Early transplanting of cauliflower & cabbage allows them to mature before severe winter.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables + timely planting = increased profits.
  

🌾 Saidnagar Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Green Gram (Moong)
• Transplant: Brinjal (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder maize ensures sufficient animal feed and Moong improves soil fertility and adds income.
  • Early brinjal varieties provide better market prices before main season.
    
• Advantage: Dual-purpose crops + early market advantage = enhanced income.
  

🌾 Shahbad Block

• Sow now: Pigeon Pea (Arhar), Black Gram (Urad)
• Transplant: Chilli (Grafted)
• How & Why:
  
  • Arhar and Urad are important pulses, providing nutritional security and soil health.
  • Grafted chilli provides disease resistance and higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Staple crops + disease resistance = secure yield and income.
  

🌾 Suar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Tomato (hybrid)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot provide quick cash flow and are easy to grow.
  • Hybrid tomato varieties ensures high yield and better quality fruits.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + high yield = profitable farming.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Capsicum (Colored Varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi are fast growing leafy vegetables and can be harvested in short time.
  • Colored capsicum fetches premium price in the market.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest + high value crops = increased profit.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Bacterial wilt
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Especially watch for viral disease symptoms.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds (crucial in monsoon).
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Monitor rainfall closely. Irrigate only if there's a dry spell (no rain for 3-4 days); check soil moisture.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage in fields and nurseries to prevent waterlogging, especially during heavy rains.
  
• Protect young nurseries from heavy downpour; use raised beds.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) helps control weeds and conserve moisture during breaks in rain.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, and ensure proper drainage after any irrigation.
  

Conclusion

July in Rampur is all about smart planning:

• Focus on planting Kharif (monsoon) vegetables like Okra, various Gourds, Cowpea, and Cluster Bean.
  
• Start nursery for Brinjal, Chili, and early varieties of Cauliflower/Cabbage for upcoming transplanting.
  
• Ensure good field drainage to protect crops from waterlogging during heavy rains.
  
• Actively control weeds; they grow fast and compete with crops in the monsoon.
  
• Keep a close watch on monsoon-specific pests and diseases, and take timely preventive action.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—planting monsoon crops for steady income, preparing nurseries for future harvests, and maintaining good field health—you’ll navigate the rainy season well and set the stage for a profitable winter.