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

Are you a farmer from Chitrakoot, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Karwi, Mahuwa, Manikpur, Mau, Ram Nagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Watermelon. 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. May is a key Zaid harvest month with high temperatures requiring regular irrigation, while farmers also begin preparing nurseries for the upcoming Kharif season. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chitrakoot 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: Okra, brinjal, and summer squash are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, eggplant, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May) in Chitrakoot

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranthus (Chaulai), and leafy vegetables.
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm weather and provide quick returns.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for vegetables like Chilli, Brinjal, and Tomato. This ensures timely availability of seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to better crop establishment and higher yields.

Sowing of Kharif crops:
Prepare the land for Kharif crops like Paddy, Maize, and Pulses (Arhar, Moong, Urad) based on irrigation availability.
✅ Benefit – Early preparation ensures timely sowing with the onset of monsoon.

Fruit tree planting:
May is a good time to plant fruit trees like Mango, Guava, Lemon, and Papaya.
✅ Benefit – This allows young trees to establish well before the harsh summer months.

Green manuring:
Sow green manure crops like Dhaincha or Sunhemp for improving soil fertility.
✅ Benefit – Enriches the soil with organic matter and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, Kharif crop preparation, fruit tree planting, and green manuring in May, farmers in Chitrakoot can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Karwi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperature and sufficient sunlight favors growth of cucurbits and okra
  • Prepare seedbed for next season crop.
    
• Advantage: Summer vegetables are in high demand during May.
  

🌾 Mahuwa Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperature and sufficient sunlight favors growth of cucurbits and okra
  • Prepare seedbed for next season crop.
    
• Advantage: Summer vegetables are in high demand during May.
  

🌾 Manikpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperature and sufficient sunlight favors growth of cucurbits and okra
  • Prepare seedbed for next season crop.
    
• Advantage: Summer vegetables are in high demand during May.
  

🌾 Mau Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperature and sufficient sunlight favors growth of cucurbits and okra
  • Prepare seedbed for next season crop.
    
• Advantage: Summer vegetables are in high demand during May.
  

🌾 Ram Nagar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperature and sufficient sunlight favors growth of cucurbits and okra
  • Prepare seedbed for next season crop.
    
• Advantage: Summer vegetables are in high demand during May.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Brinjal/Chilli: Shoot & Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
• Tomato: Whitefly, Fruit borer
  
  

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

• Give light irrigation every 2-3 days, or even daily for young plants, especially during peak heat.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save crucial moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for all vegetables where possible; irrigate in early morning/late evening.
  

Conclusion

May in Chitrakoot calls for strategic planning:

• Finish harvesting of late summer cucurbits and early okra.
  
• Plant heat-tolerant vegetables like okra, cluster beans, and bottle gourd for continuous harvest.
  
• Raise nurseries for monsoon crops such as brinjal, chili, tomato, and early cauliflower/cabbage.
  
• Prepare land for upcoming monsoon vegetable plantings.
  
• Maintain timely irrigation due to heat and diligently manage pests and diseases.
  
  

By managing current harvests, sowing resilient summer crops, and diligently preparing for the monsoon, you'll secure a stable yield and a profitable start to the rainy season.