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

Are you a farmer from Gorakhpur, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Bansgaon, Barhalganj, Belipar, Bhatahat, Brahmpur, Chargawan, Chauri Chaura, Gola, Gorakhpur, Jangal Kaudia, Kauriram, Khajani, Pali, Pipraich, Sahjanwa, 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.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gorakhpur 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, chickpea, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, okra, tomato, and chilli 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) - Gorakhpur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, and Beans.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables and grow well in Gorakhpur's climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif crops like Rice, Maize, and Pigeon Pea.
✅ Benefit – Timely preparation ensures seedlings are ready with the monsoon's arrival.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Not applicable for April. Seedlings prepared in earlier months might be ready for transplanting. Consult local agricultural advisors in Gorakhpur.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Continue sowing Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Cucumber, and Sponge gourd.
✅ Benefit – With irrigation, these can provide continuous yield and income.

Summer pulses (for soil enrichment and fodder):
Sow Moong and Urad. These can be harvested before the main Kharif season.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides valuable fodder.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bansgaon Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables like bottle gourd give good yield if sown early.
  • Okra nursery will be ready for transplanting next month.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing maximizes yield and market price.
  

🌾 Barhalganj Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon benefit from early sowing in riverbeds.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli seedlings ensures timely fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Riverbed farming + timely transplanting = higher profits.
  

🌾 Belipar Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato (for late season)
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd and ridge gourd thrive in the warm April weather.
  • Late-season tomato nursery ensures supply during off-season.
    
• Advantage: Extended harvest period + good market price.
  

🌾 Bhatahat Block

• Sow now: Tinda, Round Gourd
• Transplant: Capsicum, Chilli (improved varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Tinda and round gourd are well-suited for the Bhatahat soil type.
  • Improved chilli and capsicum varieties yield better results.
    
• Advantage: Soil-specific crops + improved varieties = optimized production.
  

🌾 Brahmpur Block

• Sow now: Lobia (Cowpea), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower (if not already done)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and cluster bean fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility.
  • Early cauliflower transplant ensures harvest before peak summer.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + early harvest = sustainable farming.
  

🌾 Chargawan Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd (trailing on raised beds)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal (Grafted varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Trailing pumpkin and bottle gourd on raised beds prevents waterlogging.
  • Grafted brinjal varieties are more resistant to soil-borne diseases.
    
• Advantage: Disease resistance + water management = higher yield.
  

🌾 Chauri Chaura Block

• Sow now: Cucumber (trellis support)
• Transplant: Chilli (high-yielding hybrids)
• How & Why:
  
  • Trellis support maximizes cucumber production per unit area.
  • High-yielding chilli hybrids fetch premium prices.
    
• Advantage: Intensive cultivation + quality produce = maximum returns.
  

🌾 Gola Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi)
• Transplant: Tomato (disease-resistant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra is a fast-growing crop suitable for April sowing.
  • Disease-resistant tomato varieties minimize losses.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + reduced risk = stable income.
  

🌾 Gorakhpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai)
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli (for main season)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides quick greens and is ready in 20-25 days.
  • Chilli nursery will be ready for transplanting in June-July.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crop + planned nursery = continuous supply.
  

🌾 Jangal Kaudia Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd (trellis support)
• Transplant: Brinjal (improved varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Trellis support increases bitter gourd yield and fruit quality.
  • Improved brinjal varieties are more productive and disease-resistant.
    
• Advantage: Quality and quantity increase = better market value.
  

🌾 Kauriram Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi) (short duration)
• Transplant: Early Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick growing greens provide income in short period.
  • Early Tomato transplanting for good price in Oct-Nov.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + early planting = Good profits.
  

🌾 Khajani Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Bottle Gourd Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean fix Nitrogen in soil and improve its fertility.
  • Bottle Gourd seedlings will be ready to climb on supports soon.
    
• Advantage: Dual use - Nitrogen fixing and creepers ready.
  

🌾 Pali Block

• Sow now: Cucumber
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber has good market demand in this month.
  • Chilli is a long duration crop with continuous income.
    
• Advantage: Regular income and high demand crop.
  

🌾 Pipraich Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato for next season
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge and Ridge Gourd grow well during this period.
  • Tomato nursery will be ready for transplanting next season.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and timely nursery.
  

🌾 Sahjanwa Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon (river beds)
• Transplant: Brinjal (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Riverbeds are suitable for watermelon and muskmelon cultivation.
  • Early transplanting of Brinjal will fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Riverbed cropping and market price.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 3-5 days (soil-moisture based), preferably in early morning or late evening.
  
• 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 Gorakhpur is all about smart summer planning:

• Complete sowing of summer cucurbits (Lauki, Karela, Turai, Kheera) to catch early market.
  
• Sow Okra (Bhindi) and Cowpea (Lobia) for continuous summer harvest.
  
• Manage irrigation carefully; frequent but light watering is key in rising heat.
  
• Monitor new plantings closely for pest attacks and apply timely protection.
  
• Utilize open spaces for quick-growing summer greens like Amaranth (Chaulai).
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely summer sowings, smart water management, and vigilant pest control—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable harvest through the warm months ahead.