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

Are you a farmer from Siddharthnagar, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Bansi, Barhni, Bhanpur, Biskohar, Domariyaganj, Itwa, Jogia, Kakara, Khesraha, Khunwa, Lotan, Mithwal, Naugarh, Pathra Bazar, Shohratgarh, 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 Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. June marks the beginning of the Kharif sowing season with the onset of the monsoon, so it's crucial to manage soil moisture and plan for timely planting. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Siddharthnagar 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, tomato, and bitter gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Rice, cauliflower, chilli, and tomato 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 and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early june, fields in Siddharthnagar 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):
Pigeonpea (Arhar), Maize, Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Groundnut, Sesame, Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar).
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimal plant growth and yield potential.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early paddy varieties. This ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting when the monsoon arrives.
✅ Benefit – Early paddy cultivation can help avoid water scarcity later in the season and can provide better market prices.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Not applicable for this month as the nursery crops are usually sown in July month in Siddharthnagar district.

Vegetables (if irrigation available):
Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Torai), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – Provides a steady supply of vegetables and an additional source of income.

Fodder crops:
Sowing of fodder crops like Maize and Sorghum.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of nutritious feed for livestock.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bansi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Okra and Cowpea give good yield in June if sown with proper moisture management.
• Early Brinjal and Chilli transplanting can avoid pest and diseases at later stages.
  

Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting can give higher returns.

🌾 Barhni Block

• Sow now: Maize, Pigeon Pea
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize can be used as fodder and grain. Pigeon Pea sowing ensures good yield.
  • Tomato transplanting in June prepares crop for fruiting in favorable weather.
    
• Advantage: Fodder availability and timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Bhanpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Green Gram, Black Gram
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Green Gram and Black Gram give quick returns in 60-70 days.
  • Chilli and Brinjal are less prone to diseases when transplanted early.
    
• Advantage: Short duration pulses and healthy vegetable crop.
  

🌾 Biskohar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits grow well in June with proper irrigation and support.
  • Early Tomato and Chilli planting reduces pest incidence.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest of vegetables fetch better market prices.
  

🌾 Domariyaganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for June sowing due to weather conditions.
  • Early Brinjal and Tomato transplant results in better yield and quality.
    
• Advantage: Staggered sowing ensures continuous income.
  

🌾 Itwa Block

• Sow now: Maize, Pigeon Pea, Sesame
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides fodder, Pigeon Pea ensures yield, Sesame gives oilseed option.
  • Early Chilli transplanting avoids diseases.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and healthy chilli crop.
  

🌾 Jogia Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds thrive well in June with good irrigation.
  • Early Brinjal transplant results in vigorous plant growth.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and early harvest of vegetables.
  

🌾 Kakara Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for June sowing with adequate moisture.
  • Early Tomato and Chilli transplanting avoids pest and disease attacks.
    
• Advantage: Continuous vegetable supply and healthier crops.
  

🌾 Khesraha Block

• Sow now: Green Gram, Black Gram, Okra
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Green Gram and Black Gram are short duration and give quick returns.
  • Early Brinjal transplant leads to stronger plants.
    
• Advantage: Pulses for income and healthy brinjal crop.
  

🌾 Khunwa Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These cucurbits grow well with proper support and irrigation.
  • Early Tomato transplant gives higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting for better returns.
  

🌾 Lotan Block

• Sow now: Maize, Pigeon Pea
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize for fodder and Pigeon Pea for grain improves soil health.
  • Chilli benefits from early transplanting by escaping diseases.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement and healthy chilli plants.
  

🌾 Mithwal Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables suit the June weather conditions.
  • Early Brinjal and Tomato transplant enhances plant growth.
    
• Advantage: Consistent vegetable production and healthy crops.
  

🌾 Naugarh Block

• Sow now: Green Gram, Black Gram, Sesame
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses and Sesame give quick economic returns.
  • Early Chilli transplant minimizes disease incidence.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and healthy chilli crop.
  

🌾 Pathra Bazar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive well in June with irrigation and support.
  • Early Tomato transplant yields better quality fruits.
    
• Advantage: Good market prices for early produce.
  

🌾 Shohratgarh Block

• Sow now: Maize, Pigeon Pea, Okra
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops provide fodder, grain, and vegetables.
  • Early Brinjal and Chilli transplant ensures good plant health.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and healthy vegetable production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
for Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh Farmers - June

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• 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

• Before monsoon: Give light irrigation every 5-7 days (soil-moisture based) until good rains start.
  
• During monsoon: Ensure good drainage and prevent water stagnation in fields.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture during dry spells and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

June in Siddharthnagar is all about smart planning:

• Prepare fields, ensuring good drainage for monsoon.
  
• Sow quick rainy-season leafy greens like Amaranthus for early income.
  
• Start nurseries for chili, brinjal, and early cauliflower/cabbage for transplanting later.
  
• Direct sow Kharif vegetables like Ladyfinger, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, and Cowpea.
  
• Actively manage drainage, and be vigilant against monsoon pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps—mixing quick leafy greens for early cash, direct sowing main Kharif vegetables, and preparing nurseries for later crops—you’ll set a strong foundation for a steady and profitable monsoon season.