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

Are you a farmer from Sambhal, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Asmoli, Bahjoi, Chandausi, Gunnaur, Jagat, Panwasa, Sambhal, 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, Chilli, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. July is the peak of the Kharif sowing season, with monsoon rains providing good soil moisture, but farmers must also ensure proper field drainage to avoid waterlogging. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sambhal 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, tomatoes, chillies, and bottle gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, and early tomato seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (July) in Sambhal

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Turai), Sponge Gourd (Nenua), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu), Amaranth (Chaulai), and Spinach (Palak).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting) in Sambhal-up:
Prepare nurseries for tomato, chili, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage. Use disease-resistant varieties. Ensure proper drainage and sunlight.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to a robust crop and higher yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field) in Sambhal-up:
Transplant early rice seedlings. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation. Apply recommended fertilizers based on soil testing.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes grain filling and reduces pest and disease incidence.

Vegetative propagation in Sambhal-up:
Sugarcane planting can be continued with proper irrigation and nutrient management. Use disease-free setts.
✅ Benefit – Ensures high germination rate and uniform crop stand.

Intercropping in Sambhal-up:
In sugarcane fields, intercrop with green gram (Moong) or black gram (Urd).
✅ Benefit – Additional income and improved soil health.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, vegetative propagation, and intercropping in July, farmers in Sambhal can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Asmoli Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber, bitter gourd
• Prepare seedlings: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans provide income within 45-60 days.
  • Prepare chili and brinjal seedlings for transplanting in August.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures better yield and market price.
  

🌾 Bahjoi Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds can be intercropped with young orchards for additional income.
  • Early tomato transplanting captures the early market.
    
• Advantage: Maximized land use and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Chandausi Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), cowpea
• Prepare land: For late season potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder maize provides feed for livestock during lean periods.
  • Land preparation ensures timely potato sowing in October.
    
• Advantage: Livestock support and timely potato cultivation.
  

🌾 Gunnaur Block

• Sow now: Cluster beans, spinach
• Transplant: Early cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster beans are drought-resistant and quick-growing.
  • Early cauliflower fetches good prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Drought resilience and early market access.
  

🌾 Jagat Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, radish, carrot
• Prepare seedlings: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and radish are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Capsicum seedlings should be prepared for August transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and preparing for future crops.
  

🌾 Panwasa Block

• Sow now: Green gram (mung), black gram (urad)
• Weed control: In existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Mung and urad improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
  • Timely weeding prevents yield loss in other vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and minimized yield loss.
  

🌾 Sambhal Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ash gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are suitable for intercropping in orchards.
  • Transplant brinjal seedlings for the autumn crop.
    
• Advantage: Intercropping benefits and autumn crop establishment.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, Fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Blight
  
  

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

• Monitor rainfall closely; irrigate only if there's a long dry spell (4-5 days without rain).
  
• Crucially, ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging; make channels to drain excess water.
  
• Protect nurseries from heavy monsoon rains; use raised beds and temporary covers if needed.
  
• Mulching can still help manage soil temperature and suppress weeds during breaks in rain.
  

Conclusion

July in Sambhal is all about smart planning for the monsoon:

• Direct sow monsoon vegetables like ladyfinger, cluster bean, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and sponge gourd.
• Ensure excellent field drainage to prevent waterlogging for all crops.
• Start quick-growing greens like Amaranth and monsoon spinach for early cash.
• Begin raising nurseries for early varieties of cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal for later transplanting.
• Be highly vigilant for fungal diseases and monsoon pests; take timely protective measures.

If you follow these steps—focusing on appropriate monsoon plantings, managing water effectively, using quick greens for cash flow, and preparing for future harvests—you’ll navigate the rainy season successfully and set a strong foundation for the next cropping cycle.