What is the kharif sowing calendar for Uttar Pradesh?
In Uttar Pradesh, monsoon arrives around June 20–25. Start kharif seedlings (tomato, chilli, brinjal) indoors in mid-May. Transplant after first monsoon rains. Direct-sow okra, gourds, and beans by late June. Harvest most kharif crops between September and October before rabi planting begins in November.