Vegetables That Perfect To Plant In August In India

August is the monsoon month when temperatures drop and the soil cools, as well as the long nights and short days of the monsoon. In India, August is the best month for gardening, but most people are generally confused about which vegetable plants can be planted in August. And when you don’t know what vegetable to grow in August in India, you plant the wrong vegetable and get disappointed. So in this article, we will discuss it and solve your problem easily.

Vegetables To Grow In August Month In India

Here is the chart of vegetables that you can easily grow in August months in India according to the temperature of your region:-

S. No.	Vegetable Name	Where To Grow Best In India	Germination temperature (In °C)	Growing method	Seed Sowing Depth (inch)	When to Harvest (days)
1.	Broccoli	North/South India	18-24	Transplant	0.5	50-70
2.	Carrot	North/South India	15-26	Direct	0.25	75-80
3.	Cauliflower	North/South India	15-25	Direct/Transplant	0.5	90-120
4.	Cabbage	North India	12-24	Transplant	0.25	90-100
5.	Radish	North India	12-24	Direct	0.5	40-50
6.	Beans	South India	18-26	Direct	1-1.5	45-65
7.	Tomato	North India	16-29	Transplant	0.25	60-70
8.	Beetroot	South India	15-25	Direct	1	50-80
9.	Lady Finger	North/South India	18- 30	Direct	0.5	60-70
10.	Bitter Gourd	South India	25-32	Direct	0.5-1	55-70
11.	Brinjal	North/South India	18-30	Transplant	0.25	60-70
12.	Lettuce	North India	15-25	Direct/Transplant	0.5	50-70
13.	Cucumber	North/South India	18-30	Direct	0.5	50-60
14.	Capsicum	North/South India	18-30	Transplant	0.25	60-70
15.	Spinach	North India	15-25	Direct	0.5-1	30-40
16.	Green Chilli	North/South India	18-30	Transplant	0.25	60-70
17.	Bottle Gourd	North India	20-25	Direct	1	60-70
18.	Coriander	North India	18-26	Direct	0.25	30-45
19.	Amaranth	North/South India	18-24	Direct	0.25	45-60
20.	Sponge Gourd	North/South India	18-30	Direct	0.5-1	80-90
21.	Taro	South India	25-35	Direct	0.5	200
22.	Pumpkin	North/South India	18-30	Transplant	0.5-1	100-120
23.	Brussels sprout	North India	10-25	Direct/Transplant	0.5	90-100
24.	Melon	South India	25-32	Direct/Transplant	0.5-1	75-90
25.	Kidney Beans	North/South India	18-27	Direct	1-2	120-130
26.	Onion	North India	13-24	Transplant	0.5	120-150
27.	Turnip	North/South India	13-30	Direct	0.5	40-55
28.	Zucchini	North/South India	21-30	Direct	0.5-1	55-60

Best Growing Vegetables In August Month In India

Broccoli Is Best To Grow In August In India

If you live in India you can plant broccoli in August as broccoli seeds germinate at a temperature between 18-24°C. August is the last monsoon month when the temperatures are cool and calm, and it is perfect for broccoli as it loves cool weather. Broccoli can be planted in the month of August in both North and South India.

Plant Carrot In August In India

Carrot prefers cool weather for healthy growth and the optimum temperature between 15-26°C for seed germination. Carrot is one of the fastest growing vegetables suitable for growing in both South and North India in August.

Tomato Vegetables Can Grow In August

Begin gardening by growing tomatoes in August for the best results. We all like to eat tomatoes and want to plant them but most people do not know when to plant tomatoes. Let me tell you that tomato seeds germinate best at temperatures between 16-29°C and the month of August in India is the suitable time to grow tomatoes. Tomato grows best in August in North India rather than South India.

Gourd Vegetables Grow In August In India

All gourds like bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and Sponge Gourd grow best in temperatures between 18-32°C, and the month of August in India perfectly corresponds to this temperature. Plant bottle gourd directly in pots or grow bags and enjoy their harvest for about 2-3 months.

Turnip Is Perfect To Grow In August In India

Turnip is a cool weather vegetable plant and the seeds germinate in temperatures between 13-30°C. You can plant turnips in August month in both south and north India. Start sowing turnips seeds in August directly in pots or grow bags in well-drained and nutrients rich soil.

Capsicum Vegetable Is Ideal For Growing In August

Capsicum is a cool-season vegetable, although in India it can grow well in the month of August. The optimum temperature for growing capsicum is between 18-30°C. It grows best in well-drained and fertile soil, either directly or by seedling, apart from this the water requirement of capsicum is moderate, especially during the monsoon season.

Grow Cabbage Vegetables In August In India

Cabbage grows mainly in cool climates, although it can easily grow in India in the month of August. Cabbage requires full sunlight and grows quickly in well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Grow cabbage by transplanting method in August month with germination temperature between 12-24°C.

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Ladyfinger Grow Best In August

You can easily grow ladyfinger or okra in the month of August in India as Bhindi prefers to grow in August temperature. Start Bhindi seeds by direct sowing in well-drained and loamy soil at a temperature between 18-30°C, you will get okra for harvesting in about 60-70 days.

Brinjal Vegetables Grow In August In India

Brinjal is a warm-season vegetable plant but grows well in temperatures between 18-30°C and August temperatures are suitable for planting brinjals. Eggplant is easy to grow and if you want the best results, sow the seeds by the transplanting method.

Plant Zucchini Vegetable In August

Zucchini is a warm-season crop but can grow well in cool climates with high temperatures. Zucchini is a good choice for growing in India in August month, you can sow the seeds directly in well-drained and fertile soil with temperatures between 21-30°C.

I hope now you know which vegetables can be planted in August in India and what is the best temperature to grow these vegetables. Don’t be late, start planting seeds of your favorite vegetables in August because you have so many options. But don’t forget to check the temperature for successful results before sowing the seeds.