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

Are you a farmer from Amroha, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Amroha, Dhannipur, Gajraula, Hasanpur, Joysia, Piraawan, Salimpur, Ujhari, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. April marks the peak of the Zaid season, with hot, dry weather requiring frequent irrigation to maintain soil moisture before the Kharif sowing begins. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Amroha 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: Sugarcane is being harvested, along with maturing wheat, mustard, and some early-sown potatoes.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for the next season.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing is underway to meet local demand.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Sugarcane continues in irrigated areas, and some farmers are sowing summer moong.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) in Amroha

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, beans, cucurbits (cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd), and leafy vegetables like spinach and amaranth.
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warmer weather and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for rice (especially for the next season), tomato (for monsoon crop), chili, and brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting during the monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early-sown chili and brinjal seedlings to the main field. Ensure proper irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Transplanting these seedlings now allows for an early harvest before the peak monsoon season.

Summer vegetables (if irrigation available):
Continue sowing and managing summer vegetables like watermelon, muskmelon, and various gourds.
✅ Benefit – Provides income during the summer months when other crops are limited.

Green manure crops:
Sow green manure crops like Dhaincha or Sunhemp to improve soil fertility for the next season.
✅ Benefit – Enhances soil health naturally and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and summer crops in April in Amroha, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amroha Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber & Bitter gourd are short duration summer crops.
  • Prepare nursery for chili & brinjal for next season.
    
• Advantage: Suitable time for summer vegetables with good market demand.
  

🌾 Dhannipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Watermelon
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer crops can be grown for additional income.
  • Early nursery preparation for the next season's tomato and chili crops is crucial.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use and income generation.
  

🌾 Gajraula Block

• Sow now: Okra, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These summer vegetables are suitable for cultivation in April.
  • Nursery preparation for the main season crops is essential.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing of summer vegetables for good returns.
  

🌾 Hasanpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Tinda
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and other cucurbits provide quick income.
  • Prepare tomato and brinjal nursery for monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Utilise land for short-duration crops.
  

🌾 Joysia Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing summer vegetables for better profit.
  • Nursery preparation for main-season Chili and Tomato.
    
• Advantage: Income generation and timely nursery.
  

🌾 Piraawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Watermelon
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Cultivate summer vegetables to optimise farm income.
  • Raising the nursery for the next season's crops.
    
• Advantage: Better land utilization and early start for the next crop.
  

🌾 Salimpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Planting summer vegetables for profit in April.
  • Raising tomato and brinjal nursery for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Generating income and getting ready for the monsoon crop.
  

🌾 Ujhari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Tinda
• Prepare nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Plant summer vegetables for short term income.
  • Raising chili and brinjal nursery for the main season.
    
• Advantage: Utilising land for quick income and planning future crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot 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 4-7 days (check soil moisture daily, more often for sandy soils).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• 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

April in Amroha is all about managing summer heat and preparing for monsoon:

• Keep harvesting summer vegetables like ghiya (bottle gourd), tori (ridge gourd), and bhindi (okra) regularly.
  
• Sow new batches of heat-loving crops like bhindi, cluster beans, and lobia (cowpea) for continuous supply.
  
• Start nurseries for monsoon-season crops such as mirchi (chilli), baingan (brinjal), and late-season tamatar (tomato).
  
• Give regular, good irrigation; water is key in this heat. Consider mulching to save water.
  
• Watch out for summer pests and diseases; act fast if you spot any trouble.
  
  

Follow these steps—keep your summer crops productive, save water smartly, and prepare your monsoon seedlings—and you’ll have steady earnings and be well set for the next big season.