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

Are you a farmer from Bhadohi, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Abholi, Aurai, Bhadohi, Deegh, Gyanpur, Suriyawan, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Cowpea, Spinach are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, a hot and dry period before the monsoon, where low soil moisture makes frequent irrigation essential for crop survival and growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bhadohi 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 potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chilli, tomato, and cauliflower 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 moong continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) - Bhadohi

Prepare the field for Kharif crops like paddy, maize, and pulses.
✅ Benefit – Timely land preparation ensures optimal soil moisture and nutrient availability.

Sow summer vegetables like okra, pumpkin, bitter gourd, and bottle gourd.
✅ Benefit – Provides income during the lean season and meets local demand.

Manage irrigation for existing summer crops like sugarcane and vegetables to mitigate heat stress.
✅ Benefit – Prevents yield loss and maintains crop quality.

Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Enables early transplanting after the monsoon starts.

Harvest and store Rabi crops like wheat, mustard, and gram.
✅ Benefit – Prevents post-harvest losses and ensures food security.

👉 In this way, by planning land preparation, sowing, irrigation management, nurseries, and harvesting in April in Bhadohi, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Abholi Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin.
• Prepare Seedbeds: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  • Summer vegetables like bottle gourd can be sown directly in fields.
  • Prepare seedbeds for early monsoon crops.
• Advantage: Good yield of summer vegetables + timely preparation for monsoon crops.

🌾 Aurai Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber
• Land Preparation: Prepare land for Okra, Ladyfinger
• How & Why:
  • Watermelon and muskmelon provide good returns in the summer months.
  • Timely land preparation ensures timely sowing of monsoon crops.
• Advantage: Increased income from summer fruits + prepared fields for monsoon.

🌾 Bhadohi Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Round gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Summer vegetables provide income before the main Kharif season.
  • Transplanting brinjal ensures early yield and better market price.
• Advantage: Good income from summer veggies and early yield of brinjal.

🌾 Deegh Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon.
• Prepare Seedbeds: Chili, Tomato, and Capsicum for next season.
• How & Why:
  • These crops give good returns during the summer.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting in the next season.
• Advantage: Increased income + early crop establishment for the next season.

🌾 Gyanpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobhia).
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili (if seedlings are ready).
• How & Why:
  • Okra and cowpea provide yield in a short period.
  • Early transplanting of tomato and chili helps in getting good market price.
• Advantage: Quick income + better price for transplanted vegetables.

🌾 Suriyawan Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd.
• Land Preparation: Prepare land for Turmeric and Ginger.
• How & Why:
  • Sowing of cucurbits gives additional income in summer.
  • Land preparation helps in timely sowing of Turmeric and Ginger with the onset of monsoon.
• Advantage: Additional income in summer + timely sowing of upcoming crops.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, tobacco caterpillar
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, mites
  
  

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

• Irrigate every 3-5 days, depending on soil and crop. Water in early morning or late evening.
  
• Avoid waterlogging in nurseries; ensure good 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 Bhadohi is all about embracing the summer heat with smart farming practices:

• Start sowing heat-tolerant summer vegetables like Bhindi (okra), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Ridge Gourd (Torai), Bitter Gourd (Karela), and Cowpea.
• Ensure regular and adequate irrigation for all crops due to rising temperatures.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, which become more active in summer. Timely intervention is key.
  
• Harvest any remaining late winter or early spring crops promptly to clear fields for new plantings.
  
• Prepare fields for main Kharif crops like Maize or Groundnut, if suitable for your farm.
  
  

By focusing on these steps—sowing suitable summer vegetables for continuous income, ensuring efficient water management, and proactive pest control—you’ll maximize your yields and maintain profitability through the summer season.