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

Are you a farmer from Sitapur, up (UP)? In July, in blocks like Ailiya, Bari, Bisauli, Gonda Mahasi, Hariharpur, Hargaon, Khairabad, Kurauna, Laharpur, Machhrehta, Maholi, Misrikh, Parsendi, Pisawan, Rampur Mathura, Reusa, Sakran, Sidhauli, Sitapur, Tambaur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. July marks the peak of the Kharif sowing season with the arrival of the monsoon, so it's crucial to manage soil moisture and ensure proper drainage. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

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

What to start now (July)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Paddy, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Groundnut, Sesame, Pigeonpea, Greengram, Blackgram.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimal plant growth and yield in Sitapur.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to better establishment and higher yields in Sitapur.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early paddy seedlings to the main field.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting allows for better crop establishment before the monsoon intensifies in Sitapur.

Intercropping:
Consider intercropping legumes (like groundnut or soybean) with maize or sorghum.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility, reduces pest and disease incidence, and maximizes land utilization in Sitapur.

Land preparation:
Prepare land for upcoming crops like potato and mustard.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely sowing and optimal crop establishment in Sitapur.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercropping and land preparation in July, farmers can increase their income in Sitapur.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Sitapur

🌾 Ailiya Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Vegetables in demand during festivals fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Bari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why: Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket ensures steady income.
  

🌾 Bisauli Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why: Use raised beds to avoid water stagnation.
• Advantage: Gourd vegetables are less prone to pest attacks in monsoon.
  

🌾 Gonda Mahasi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:Use disease-resistant seeds and treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed to prevent fungal diseases.
• Advantage: Vegetables in demand during festivals fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Hariharpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why: Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket ensures steady income.
  

🌾 Hargaon Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why: Use raised beds to avoid water stagnation.
• Advantage: Gourd vegetables are less prone to pest attacks in monsoon.
  

🌾 Khairabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:Use disease-resistant seeds and treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed to prevent fungal diseases.
• Advantage: Vegetables in demand during festivals fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Kurauna Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why: Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket ensures steady income.
  

🌾 Laharpur Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why: Use raised beds to avoid water stagnation.
• Advantage: Gourd vegetables are less prone to pest attacks in monsoon.
  

🌾 Machhrehta Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:Use disease-resistant seeds and treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed to prevent fungal diseases.
• Advantage: Vegetables in demand during festivals fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Maholi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why: Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket ensures steady income.
  

🌾 Misrikh Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why: Use raised beds to avoid water stagnation.
• Advantage: Gourd vegetables are less prone to pest attacks in monsoon.
  

🌾 Parsendi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:Use disease-resistant seeds and treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed to prevent fungal diseases.
• Advantage: Vegetables in demand during festivals fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Pisawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why: Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket ensures steady income.
  

🌾 Rampur Mathura Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why: Use raised beds to avoid water stagnation.
• Advantage: Gourd vegetables are less prone to pest attacks in monsoon.
  

🌾 Reusa Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:Use disease-resistant seeds and treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed to prevent fungal diseases.
• Advantage: Vegetables in demand during festivals fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Sakran Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why: Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket ensures steady income.
  

🌾 Sidhauli Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why: Use raised beds to avoid water stagnation.
• Advantage: Gourd vegetables are less prone to pest attacks in monsoon.
  

🌾 Sitapur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:Use disease-resistant seeds and treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed to prevent fungal diseases.
• Advantage: Vegetables in demand during festivals fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Tambaur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why: Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
• Advantage: Diversified crop basket ensures steady income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV), Fruit borer
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Downy mildew, Fruit fly, Gummy Stem Blight
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf spot diseases
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Bacterial wilt, Fruit borer, Early/Late 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

• Monsoon Focus: Check rainfall daily. Irrigate only if prolonged dry spell.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging; standing water harms roots.
  
• Consider raised beds for better drainage, especially in low-lying areas.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; proper channels are key.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw) helps control weeds and protect soil structure.
  

Conclusion

July in Sitapur is all about smart planning:

• Direct sow monsoon vegetables: Bhindi, Lauki, Turai, Karela.
  
• Start nursery for winter crops: Gobhi, Patta Gobhi, Baingan, Mirch, Tamatar.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging in fields.
  
• Watch out for monsoon pests and diseases, act fast.
  
• For quick cash, plant short-duration greens like Chaulai or Mooli where drainage is good.
  
  

If you follow these steps—sowing monsoon crops for steady supply, preparing nurseries for strong winter harvest, and managing drainage and pests diligently—you’ll ensure a healthy start to the season and pave the way for good profits.