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

Are you a farmer from Bareilly, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Aonla, Baheri, Bhadpura, Bhojipura, Bhuta, Bithri Chainpur, Faridpur, Fatehganj Paschimi, Kyara, Majhgawan, Mirganj, Nawabganj, Ramnagar, Richha, Shergarh, 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, Paddy.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season and the start of Kharif preparations, so soil moisture is low and regular irrigation is essential for summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bareilly 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, wheat, mustard, and mentha 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 and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) in Bareilly

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, beans, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and spinach.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, and ridge gourd. Also, prepare nurseries for chili and brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after the monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early sown chili and brinjal seedlings from nurseries to the main field. Ensure proper irrigation and fertilization.
✅ Benefit – Get a head start on the season and potentially higher market prices.

Summer pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (mung) and black gram (urad).
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides an additional income source.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue planting sugarcane sets in prepared fields.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures optimal growth and yield.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and crop selection in April in Bareilly, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aonla Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare land for: Transplanting Chilli and Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables provide good returns in local markets.
  • Early preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + timely monsoon crop.
  

🌾 Baheri Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Continue: Nursery raising for early Kharif crops (Paddy, Maize)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting with monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + prepare for kharif season.
  

🌾 Bhadpura Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia) as fodder crop
• Prepare land for: Maize and Sorghum (Jowar) sowing.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops address livestock feed shortage during summer.
  • Land preparation reduces turnaround time during monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: Livestock feed security + timely Kharif sowing.
  

🌾 Bhojipura Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetables regularly.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables tolerate slightly higher temperatures.
  • Sufficient irrigation ensures healthy growth during hot and dry conditions.
    
• Advantage: Heat tolerant vegetables + secure yield with irrigation.
  

🌾 Bhuta Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Manage: Watch out for fruit fly and cucurbit beetle in cucurbits
• How & Why:
  
  • Market demand increases during summer season.
  • Timely pest control prevents significant yield loss.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops + prevent pest damage.
  

🌾 Bithri Chainpur Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Bhindi)
• Weeding: Carry out weeding in summer vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Bhindi is a quick-growing vegetable for local markets.
  • Weed control ensures optimal nutrient availability for the crop.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crop + healthy vegetable growth.
  

🌾 Faridpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Purslane (Kulfa)
• Apply: Second dose of nitrogenous fertilizers to summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide essential nutrients and have a short growing cycle.
  • Nitrogen promotes vegetative growth of vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Nutritious leafy vegetables + boost vegetable yield.
  

🌾 Fatehganj Paschimi Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Ghia)
• Irrigate: Ensure proper irrigation to sugarcane crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd is a popular vegetable with good market value.
  • Sugarcane requires sufficient water during summer for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Marketable vegetable + sugarcane yield improvement.
  

🌾 Kyara Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Manage: Monitor for early blight in tomatoes and spray appropriate fungicide
• How & Why:
  
  • Bitter gourd has medicinal properties and is sold at a premium price.
  • Disease control prevents yield losses in tomato crop.
    
• Advantage: High-value vegetable + tomato yield protection.
  

🌾 Majhgawan Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Chappal Kaddu)
• Harvest: Early sown summer vegetables regularly.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash is a fast-growing vegetable for local consumption.
  • Regular harvesting encourages further fruit production.
    
• Advantage: Quick yield + continuous income generation.
  

🌾 Mirganj Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Thinning: Carry out thinning operations in previously sown crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These root vegetables adapt well to the climate.
  • Thinning ensures proper spacing and growth of plants.
    
• Advantage: Root vegetable yield + good plant development.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Radish
• Continue: Land preparation for Kharif crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish is quick growing vegetable.
  • Land preparation will help during monsoon for sowing.
    
• Advantage: Quick yield + prepare for kharif season.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber
• Fertilize: Apply fertilizer as per recommendation.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber is good for summer season.
  • Proper nutrients helps for good growth.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops + healthy growth.
  

🌾 Richha Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd
• Manage: Water management as per requirement
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd is good source of water.
  • Proper water management helps to avoid any disease.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops + disease management.
  

🌾 Shergarh Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin
• Harvest: Continue Harvesting of Rabi crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin is good for summer season.
  • Harvesting of Rabi crop will help to prepare field for next crop.
    
• Advantage: Field preparation + seasonal vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout daily or every other day. Focus on new growth and undersides of leaves.
  
• Hand-pick visible pests or remove infested parts immediately.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for sucking pests; pheromone traps for fruit/shoot borers.
  
• Keep fields free of weeds to reduce pest hideouts.
  
• For early infestations, consider organic solutions like neem oil. Use chemical sprays only when critical, following guidelines and rotating products.
  
  

Irrigation

• Water lightly but more frequently, every 3-5 days, depending on soil and crop. Check soil moisture daily.
  
• Always irrigate early morning or late evening to minimize water loss from evaporation.
  
• Ensure excellent drainage; avoid any water stagnation, especially in nursery beds.
  
• Mulching is crucial: use dry leaves, straw, or plastic mulch to save water, keep soil cool, and control weeds.
  
• Prioritize drip or furrow irrigation for all vegetables, particularly gourds, tomato, and brinjal, for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

April in Bareilly is all about smart planning and diligent care:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Okra (Bhindi), and Brinjal.
• Direct sow heat-tolerant crops like Cluster Beans (Guar), Amaranth (Chaulai), or new rounds of Okra for continuous supply.
• Ensure regular and light irrigation, especially during flowering and fruiting, to beat the intense summer heat.
• Stay vigilant for common summer pests like fruit borers and sucking pests; apply timely and appropriate control.
• Prepare fields for early monsoon vegetables by deep plowing and enriching soil with organic manure.

By managing your existing summer crops, planning new plantings, and focusing on water and pest control, you’ll secure consistent produce and a stable income through the challenging summer months, ready for the monsoon.