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

Are you a farmer from Prayagraj, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Bahadurpur, Bara, Chaka, Dhanupur, Handia, Holagarh, Jasra, Karchhana, Kaundhiyara, Koraon, Manda, Mauaima, Phulpur, Pratappur, Sahson, Saidabad, Soraon, Urva, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Early Cauliflower, Early Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Malabar Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season and time to prepare for Kharif, so soil moisture is very low and crops need regular irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

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

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

What to start now (May)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar), Sponge Gourd (Gilki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu), and Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in Prayagraj's climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chili and Brinjal. These crops will benefit from a head start before the monsoon arrives in Prayagraj.
✅ Benefit – Early preparation ensures healthy seedlings ready for transplanting after the first monsoon showers.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Avoid transplanting during the peak heat of May. Focus on preparing the land and ensuring irrigation facilities are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.

Climbing vegetables (with proper irrigation):
Continue sowing Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, and Sponge Gourd. Ensure adequate irrigation to support their growth.
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables and a steady income stream.

Pulse crops:
Sow summer pulses like Moong and Urad. These crops are relatively short-duration and can provide a good return.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides an additional income source.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting (timing strategically), and selecting appropriate crops in May for Prayagraj, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bahadurpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Bara Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Chaka Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Dhanupur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Handia Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Holagarh Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Jasra Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Karchhana Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Kaundhiyara Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Koraon Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Manda Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Mauaima Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Phulpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Pratappur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Sahson Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Saidabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Soraon Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Urva Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chilli, brinjal for next season.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the hot and humid Prayagraj climate in May.
  • Start seedlings early for timely transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in the local market.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Chilli: Thrips, Mites, Whitefly
  
  

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 frequent, light irrigation every 2-4 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Water early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation.
  
• Ensure good drainage; avoid waterlogging in nurseries and fields.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

May in Prayagraj is all about smart planning for the heat and upcoming monsoon:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, and bitter gourd.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant vegetables like okra, cluster beans, and cowpea for ongoing yields.
  
• Start nursery raising for monsoon crops like brinjal, chili, and early cucurbits.
  
• Prepare land for early monsoon planting, focusing on water conservation.
  
• Maintain consistent irrigation and monitor for pests and diseases, especially in hot conditions.
  
  

If you follow these steps—managing summer crops for continuous income, sowing heat-tolerant varieties, and preparing well for the monsoon—you’ll navigate the heat of May successfully and set a strong foundation for the rainy season.