Vegetables to grow in april in Amethi up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Amethi, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Amethi, Bhetua, Gauriganj, Jamo, Kamrauli, Musafirkhana, Sangrampur, Shahgarh, Shukla Bazar, Tiloi, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Muskmelon, 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. This is the peak of the Zaid season and time to prepare for Kharif, so with low soil moisture, frequent irrigation is essential for all crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

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

What fields typically look like early april

• Standing/harvest crops: Wheat, mustard, and chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chilli seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Amethi, Uttar Pradesh (April)

🌾 Amethi Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Okra, Cowpea
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the Amethi climate in April.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Bhetua Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive well in the Bhetua soil type.
  • Chilli and Brinjal nurseries allow for early planting.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production for sustained income.
  

🌾 Gauriganj Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well-suited to the Gauriganj region's climate.
  • Nursery preparation for tomato and chilli ensures healthy seedlings.
    
• Advantage: High returns from watermelon and muskmelon cultivation.
  

🌾 Jamo Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cowpea are quick-growing and profitable.
  • Brinjal nursery allows for transplanting after initial rains.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market price.
  

🌾 Kamrauli Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cluster Bean
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the Kamrauli soil conditions.
  • Raising tomato and chilli nurseries saves time later.
    
• Advantage: Reliable yields and consistent income.
  

🌾 Musafirkhana Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbit crops are popular and fetch good prices in Musafirkhana.
  • Brinjal and chilli nurseries allow for efficient transplanting.
    
• Advantage: High demand for cucurbits during the summer season.
  

🌾 Sangrampur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Prepare nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are fast-growing and easy to cultivate.
  • Tomato nursery ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and minimal input costs.
  

🌾 Shahgarh Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-adapted to the Shahgarh climate.
  • Raising chilli and brinjal nurseries allows for early planting.
    
• Advantage: Consistent yields and good market demand.
  

🌾 Shukla Bazar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Okra, Cowpea
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are known to perform well in Shukla Bazar.
  • Tomato and brinjal nurseries save time and resources.
    
• Advantage: Reliable income and diversified vegetable production.
  

🌾 Tiloi Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare nursery: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in the Tiloi region.
  • Chilli nursery allows for timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: High returns from watermelon and muskmelon.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Amethi - April)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Aphids
  
• Brinjal/Tomato/Chilli: Shoot & fruit borer, Jassids, Thrips
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips carefully.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits, leaves or plants quickly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds always.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Amethi - April)

• Give regular light irrigation every 3-5 days, as per soil moisture. April is very hot!
  
• Water in early morning or late evening to prevent evaporation losses.
  
• 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, saves water.
  
• Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially after any sudden rains.
  

Conclusion

April in Amethi is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting mature summer vegetables like cucumber, gourds, and okra.
  
• Prepare fields for main Kharif sowing; focus on soil health and weed control.
  
• Sow seeds of heat-tolerant vegetables like okra (Bhindi), bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, pumpkin, and Amaranthus.
  
• Transplant chilli and brinjal seedlings for the main Kharif crop.
  
• Prioritize efficient irrigation (drip/sprinkler) and mulching to conserve moisture in rising temperatures.
  
• Monitor for pests and diseases, especially sap-sucking insects and powdery mildew, and take timely action.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—maintaining existing summer crops for cash flow, preparing for main Kharif vegetables for stability, and efficient water management—you’ll enter the monsoon season strong, steady, and profitable.