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

Are you a farmer from Ambedkar Nagar, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Akbarpur, Baskhari, Bhiti, Jahangirganj, Jalalpur, Katehari, Ramnagar, Tanda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Muskmelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season before the Kharif sowing begins, so maintaining soil moisture through regular irrigation is critical for standing summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ambedkar Nagar 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: Sugarcane, mango, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (cholai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Groundnut and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May)

Paddy Nursery Preparation: Prepare nurseries for paddy (rice) cultivation. Use improved varieties suitable for Ambedkar Nagar conditions.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting with the onset of monsoon.

Summer Vegetable Sowing: Continue sowing summer vegetables like okra (bhindi), cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables and income during the summer months.

Green Manuring: Sow green manure crops like Dhaincha or Sunhemp in fields where kharif crops will be grown. Plough them back into the soil after 4-6 weeks.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

Sugarcane Planting: Continue planting sugarcane. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop in the region and proper planting increases yield.

Mango Orchard Management: Focus on mango orchard management, including irrigation, pest and disease control, and fruit thinning.
✅ Benefit – Ensures a healthy mango crop and improves fruit quality.

👉 In this way, by planning paddy nursery, summer vegetable sowing, green manuring, sugarcane planting and mango orchard management in May, farmers in Ambedkar Nagar can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Chilli, brinjal, tomato for next season
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and humidity of Ambedkar Nagar.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely planting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets + early start for Kharif crops.
  

🌾 Baskhari Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean, ridge gourd, sponge gourd
• Irrigate regularly: Existing summer vegetable crops like pointed gourd and round gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like cowpea improve soil fertility for subsequent crops.
    
  • Consistent irrigation is crucial during the hot and dry May conditions.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income + healthy soil for future plantings.
  

🌾 Bhiti Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, leafy vegetables (Palak, Methi)
• Manage pests in: Brinjal and Okra crops with organic pesticides
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy greens provide a fast return on investment.
    
  • Organic pest control minimizes chemical residue in vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + healthier produce for local consumers.
  

🌾 Jahangirganj Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Prepare land for: Paddy cultivation (main Kharif crop)
• How & Why:
  
  • Melons are well-suited to the sandy loam soil of Jahangirganj.
    
  • Early land preparation ensures timely paddy sowing with the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Good market price for melons + timely Kharif planting.
  

🌾 Jalalpur Block

• Sow now: Ladies finger (Okra), beans
• Weed control: Ensure proper weeding in all vegetables field.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Beans gives good yield in this climate condition.
    
  • Weed control ensure that proper sunlight and nutrient availability to plant..
    
• Advantage: Less Weed infestation+ Good yielding vegetables .
  

🌾 Katehari Block

• Sow now: Sponge guard, bottle guard
• Pest and disease control: Need base spray for thrips and mites control.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge and bottle guard yield good in this temprature.
    
  • Thrips and mites are common pests, monitor and spray for control..
    
• Advantage: Good vegetables yielding in this month .
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Ridge guard
• Soil Preparation: Soil solarization to kill soil born pest
• How & Why:
  
  • Ridge guard gives good yielding in this climate
    
  • Soil solarization is helpful to kill pest in field.
    
• Advantage: Healthy soil for planting vegetables.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Cucumber and pumpkin.
• Irrigation: Proper irrigation in vegetable field
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and pumpkin gives good yeilding.
    
  • Water availability is most important for summer month.
    
• Advantage: Good crop establishment and growth ..
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens (if grown): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
  

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 frequently, every 2-3 days (depending on soil and crop needs).
  
• Water in early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic) to keep soil cool and save water.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for best water use, especially for gourds, tomato, and chilli.
  

Conclusion

May in Ambedkar Nagar is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, and Chilli.
  
• Prepare fields thoroughly for the upcoming Kharif season.
  
• Start raising nursery for monsoon crops like Tomato, Brinjal, and Chilli.
  
• Direct sow early Kharif gourds (like Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd) with irrigation.
  
• Ensure timely, light irrigation and use mulching to beat the heat and save water.
  
• Keep a sharp eye on pests and diseases, especially fruit borers and sucking pests.
  
  

If you manage your summer harvest efficiently, prepare well for the monsoon, and protect young plants from the heat, you'll ensure continuous income and a strong start for the next cropping cycle.