Top 10 Veggies to grow this Monsoon

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India experiences two distinct monsoon winds namely the South-west monsoon and Northeast monsoon. The Indian summer monsoon(southwest monsoon) typically starts from 1st June and lasts till September, with large areas of the country receiving 70% of annual rainfall. After the hot summer months, the season is loved by all.


There are a variety of vegetables that loves the rainy season and grow divinely during this season. So it becomes extremely necessary to pick the right kind of vegetables. 


1.Bhindi



Bhindi is also known by other common names like lady's finger, okra, etc. is one of the most loved vegetables in India. It is also easy to grow if the climate is warm and humid. The beginning of the rainy season in India is the best time to grow bhindi.


2.Cucumber


                                              


Cucumber is one of the most important ingredients for salads and also for food like sandwiches, burgers, toppings in pizzas, etc. Cucumbers are loved by people in different forms. It is also great for health as it is low in calories and keeps your body hydrated. Cucumbers can be grown all around the year but they best during monsoons. Cucumber is susceptible to frost injury and June is the best month to sow the seeds. 


3.Ridge Gourd


Ridge gourd may not be appealing to the taste buds of many people but ridge gourd has many health benefits. Owing to its richness in essential components like dietary fibers, water content, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6. Ridge gourd has gained its place among popular Indian Vegetables. They are best grown during monsoons and June is the best time to sow seeds.


4.Bottle Gourd:


                                 


Bottle gourd is also a climber plant and is grown best during summer or monsoon months. It has many health benefits like regulating blood pressure, preventing urinary infections, and cooling the body. They are eaten as sabji, halwa or they can be taken as juice.


5.Bitter Gourd:


                                    

                                


Despite its bitter taste bitter gourd is one the most popular vegetables used in Indian Kitchen.

 Bitter gourd has properties that act like insulin, which helps bring glucose into the cells for energy.


6.Tomato:


                                  


Tomato is the most versatile vegetable and uses in the kitchen in many forms. Tomatoes can be easily grown in the rainy season. The best time to sow seeds in June and they can be transplanted by July in the main field.


7.Chilli


                                          


Monsoon season is the best season to test your taste buds as it is to grow green chilies. Green chilies grow luxuriantly in humid and warm weather. Here’s how to grow green chilies. Ripe chillies can be dried and stock up in the kitchen for use as chilli powder or flakes.


8.Carrots


                            


Carrots are planted all year round but planting during the monsoon season gives the best yield. They need direct sunlight but cool soil temperature.

 

9. Spinach


                                          

                                                               

 

Spinach is a highly nutritious vegetable. Spinach is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, magnesium, iron, and manganese. The drop in temperatures during the monsoon facilitates the growth of the spinach plant. It is short duration crop and 2-3 crops can be cultivated during a monsoon season. 


10.Corn


                                       


Corn is best cultivated in the rainy season as they are a high water-demanding crop. Sweet corn and baby corn are short-duration corns that have a high market value.

 

 

 

 

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