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

Are you a farmer from Farrukhabad, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Barhpur, Farrukhabad, Kaimganj, Mohammadabad, Nawabganj, Rajepur, Shamsabad, 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, Coriander, Summer Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season after the Rabi harvest, so with rising temperatures, regular irrigation is crucial for all standing crops and new sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Farrukhabad 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, potato, and chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, tomato, brinjal, and chili seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Sugarcane and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April)

Sowing of summer vegetables (direct sowing):
Sow cucurbits like bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, and cucumber. Also, sow okra (bhindi), cowpea (lobia), and cluster bean (guar).
✅ Benefit – Early sowing takes advantage of the summer market and higher prices.

Nursery raising:
Prepare nurseries for early kharif crops like tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Gives seedlings a head start for the monsoon season.

Irrigation and weed management:
Ensure adequate irrigation for standing crops and control weeds regularly to reduce competition.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes yield potential of existing crops.

Land preparation:
Prepare land for the upcoming kharif season by plowing and leveling fields. Incorporate organic matter or green manure if available.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil health and readiness for planting.

Mango orchard care:
Irrigate mango orchards if water is available and apply fertilizers as per recommendation. Monitor for pests and diseases.
✅ Benefit – Ensures a good mango yield.

👉 In this way, by planning for summer vegetables, nurseries, irrigation, land preparation, and orchard care in April, Farrukhabad farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures favor cucurbits' germination and growth.
  • Okra, tomato, and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting by late April/early May.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables for early market arrival and good profits.
  

🌾 Farrukhabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures favor cucurbits' germination and growth.
  • Okra, tomato, and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting by late April/early May.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables for early market arrival and good profits.
  

🌾 Kaimganj Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures favor cucurbits' germination and growth.
  • Okra, tomato, and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting by late April/early May.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables for early market arrival and good profits.
  

🌾 Mohammadabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures favor cucurbits' germination and growth.
  • Okra, tomato, and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting by late April/early May.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables for early market arrival and good profits.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures favor cucurbits' germination and growth.
  • Okra, tomato, and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting by late April/early May.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables for early market arrival and good profits.
  

🌾 Rajepur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures favor cucurbits' germination and growth.
  • Okra, tomato, and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting by late April/early May.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables for early market arrival and good profits.
  

🌾 Shamsabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures favor cucurbits' germination and growth.
  • Okra, tomato, and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting by late April/early May.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables for early market arrival and good profits.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Farrukhabad farmers in April:

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• 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 in April (Farrukhabad)

• Give light irrigation every 3–5 days (soil-moisture based), especially in sandy soils.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds, crucial in hot weather.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

April in Farrukhabad is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late Rabi crops like potato, onion, and garlic.
  
• Sow seeds of summer vegetables like Bhindi (Okra), Kakri, Lauki, Tinda, Karela, and Kaddu.
  
• Provide regular, light irrigation to manage rising temperatures and ensure crop growth.
  
• Keep a close eye on summer pests (like jassids, fruit borers) and diseases; act quickly if seen.
  
• Prepare beds for monsoon season nurseries if planning for later plantings.
  
  

If you follow these steps—efficiently completing winter harvests, smartly establishing summer crops, and diligently managing water & pests—you’ll ensure good produce during the hot months and be well-prepared for the monsoon season.