Vegetables to grow in may in Bahraich up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Bahraich, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Bahraich, Chittaura, Fakharpur, Huzoorpur, Jarwal, Kaiserganj, Mahsi, Mihinpurwa, Nawabganj, Payagpur, Risia, Shivpur, Tejwapur, Visheshwarganj, 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 peak Zaid (summer crop) season and time for Kharif land preparation, so frequent irrigation is essential due to high temperatures and dry soil. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bahraich district for the month of May. 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 May according to your area.

What fields typically look like early may

• Standing/harvest crops: Mango, sugarcane, wheat, and early rice are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, chili, and tomato seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mung bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May) in Bahraich

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Leafy vegetables (Spinach, Amaranth).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm weather and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif rice (paddy). Ensure proper irrigation and drainage in the nursery bed.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings are crucial for a good rice crop.

Sowing of Maize (Makka):
Sow maize for fodder or grain, selecting short duration varieties suitable for Bahraich-up.
✅ Benefit – Maize provides nutritious fodder for livestock and can be a valuable grain crop.

Summer pulses (if irrigation available):
Green gram (Moong), Black gram (Urd).
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide a source of protein.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue planting sugarcane, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop for Bahraich-up farmers.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, and crop selection in May, farmers in Bahraich can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bahraich Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, pumpkin, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli, tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in Bahraich's May climate.
  • Staggered sowing ensures continuous supply and income.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Chittaura Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon.
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well-suited for Chittaura's sandy loam soil.
  • Watermelon and muskmelon provide high returns in May.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon + Muskmelon = maximized income.
  

🌾 Fakharpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, cowpea (lobia), cluster bean (guar).
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility in Fakharpur's fields.
  • Okra provides a quick yield.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + early yield = sustainable income.
  

🌾 Huzoorpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits perform well in Huzoorpur's climate.
  • Brinjal and chilli seedlings establish well in May.
    
• Advantage: Cucurbits + Brinjal = good market price.
  

🌾 Jarwal Block

• Sow now: Okra, sponge gourd, bitter gourd.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for Jarwal's soil type.
  • Tomato seedlings can be transplanted for the summer harvest.
    
• Advantage: Summer harvest = greater returns.
  

🌾 Kaiserganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, watermelon.
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon thrives in Kaiserganj's sandy soil.
  • Chilli and brinjal provide long-term income.
    
• Advantage: Dual Crop Strategy = increased income.
  

🌾 Mahsi Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, pumpkin.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits grow well in Mahsi's conditions.
  • Tomato transplanted will yield in upcoming season
    
• Advantage: Ensures harvest over time = profit.
  

🌾 Mihinpurwa Block

• Sow now: Okra, cowpea, cluster bean.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and cluster bean improve soil health.
  • Okra provides early income.
    
• Advantage: Improves soil = high yield.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited for Nawabganj's climate.
  • Chilli transplanting can occur.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Payagpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, muskmelon.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Muskmelon provides high returns in Payagpur.
  • Okra offers continuous yield.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon + Muskmelon = maximized income.
  

🌾 Risia Block

• Sow now: Okra, sponge gourd, bitter gourd.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Suitable vegetables for Risia's soil and weather.
  • Ensure a yield for the summer.
    
• Advantage: Summer harvest = greater returns.
  

🌾 Shivpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, cowpea, cluster bean.
• Transplant: Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Enhance soil fertility with cowpea.
  • Ensure that chilli can get ready.
    
• Advantage: Good health = good yield.
  

🌾 Tejwapur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Ensure that the crops give high quality.
  • Brinjal can grow well in May.
    
• Advantage: Good quality + Good Price = Good return.
  

🌾 Visheshwarganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, watermelon.
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Good crops for Visheshwarganj Farmer.
  • Chilli and tomato transplant will be beneficial.
    
• Advantage: Overall better profit.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (May, Bahraich)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
• Chilli: Thrips, Mites
  
  

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 (May, Bahraich)

• Give light irrigation frequently, every 3-5 days, especially in sandy soils. Check soil moisture daily.
  
• Water in the cooler parts of the day (early morning or late evening) to reduce evaporation.
  
• Essential! Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible to save water.
  

Conclusion

May in Bahraich is all about smart summer management:

• Keep harvesting summer vegetables like okra, gourds, and cluster beans regularly.
  
• Prioritize efficient irrigation; water in the early morning or late evening.
  
• Apply mulching to save water and suppress weeds in your fields.
  
• Stay vigilant against summer pests and diseases, taking timely action.
  
• Prepare your fields for early monsoon vegetable planting, focusing on drainage.
  
  

If you manage these key aspects—timely harvesting for continuous income, smart water use for crop health, and proactive field preparation for the upcoming monsoon—you’ll navigate the summer heat successfully, ensuring steady produce and good returns.