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

Are you a farmer from Varanasi, up (UP)? In June, in blocks like Arazilines, Badagaon, Chiraigaon, Cholapur, Harahua, Kashi Vidyapith, Pindra, Sewapuri, 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, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the time for Kharif crop preparations as the monsoon season begins, so maintaining good soil moisture is critical for sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Varanasi 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: Mango, litchi, and some early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chili seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (June) in Varanasi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobiya), Cluster Bean (Guar), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Turai), Sponge Gourd (Nenua), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu), Maize (Makka).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in the warm and humid conditions of Varanasi in June.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower. This ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting as soon as the monsoon arrives.
✅ Benefit – Allows farmers to get a head start on the Kharif season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early-sown rice seedlings if water is available from canals or tubewells. Prepare fields for transplanting of main Kharif rice crop.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting of rice maximizes yield potential.

Intercropping:
Consider intercropping legumes like cowpea or green gram with maize or other Kharif crops.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides additional income.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Arazilines Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd
• Prepare nurseries: Tomato, chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the Varanasi climate in June.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the next season.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Badagaon Block

• Sow now: Okra, cowpea (lobia), cluster bean (guar)
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cowpea are fast-growing and provide early yields.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli allows for better plant establishment before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Good returns due to local demand and shorter crop cycles.
  

🌾 Chiraigaon Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd
• Prepare nurseries: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in the warm and humid conditions of Varanasi in June.
  • Nursery preparation for cauliflower and cabbage ensures timely planting for the winter season.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential and good market prices for gourds.
  

🌾 Cholapur Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), sorghum (for fodder)
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops are essential for livestock during the summer months.
  • Transplanting tomato and chilli ensures a good yield in the coming season.
    
• Advantage: Fodder security for livestock and income from vegetable sales.
  

🌾 Harahua Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, cucumber
• Prepare nurseries: Brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the Harahua region's soil and climate.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting and better crop establishment.
    
• Advantage: Good market access and demand for these vegetables.
  

🌾 Kashi Vidyapith Block

• Sow now: Green leafy vegetables (spinach, amaranth), cowpea
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables provide a fast return on investment.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal allows for better growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: High demand for leafy vegetables and good returns from chilli and brinjal.
  

🌾 Pindra Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean, cowpea
• Prepare nurseries: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-adapted to the local soil and climatic conditions.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Reliable yields and good market demand.
  

🌾 Sewapuri Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in the hot and humid climate of Sewapuri.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli ensures better plant establishment and yield.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential and good market prices for gourds and other vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
  

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

• Before monsoon (early June): Give light irrigation every 7–10 days if no rain.
  
• Once monsoon starts (mid-late June): Reduce/stop irrigation; focus on good drainage.
  
• Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
  

Conclusion

June in Varanasi is crucial for monsoon farming:

• Prepare fields well for the upcoming monsoon and ensure good drainage.
  
• Start direct sowing of monsoon vegetables like Okra, Cluster Beans, and various Gourds (bottle gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, bitter gourd).
  
• Raise nurseries for monsoon crops like Tomato, Brinjal, and Chili.
  
• Plant heat-tolerant leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for quick income.
  
• Monitor for monsoon-related pests and diseases, and manage water efficiently, focusing on drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps—quick-growing greens for cash, main monsoon vegetables for stability, and timely nursery raising for continuous harvest—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable monsoon season.