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

Are you a farmer from Gorakhpur, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Bansgaon, Barhalganj, Belauli, Brahmpur, Chargawan, Gagaha, Gola, Gorakhpur Sadar, Jangalguleria, Kauriram, Khajani, Khorabar, Pali, Pipraich, Sahjanwa, Sardarnagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Muskmelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Early Cauliflower, Early Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak Zaid (summer) season and the start of pre-Kharif preparations; soil moisture is low before the monsoons, making frequent irrigation essential. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gorakhpur district for the month of May. 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 May according to your area.

What fields typically look like early may

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, mango, litchi, and summer vegetables like okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Moong bean and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobiya), Cluster Bean (Gawar), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Sponge Gourd (Turai), Cucumber (Kheera).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in Gorakhpur's climate and provide a quick harvest.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif rice (paddy) varieties, as well as vegetable seedlings like brinjal and chili for the monsoon season.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting as soon as the monsoon arrives, leading to better yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like tomatoes, chilies, and brinjals if seedlings are ready. Ensure proper irrigation and pest management.
✅ Benefit – Extends the harvest period and maximizes yield from summer vegetables.

Summer pulses:
Sow summer pulses like Moong and Urad.
✅ Benefit – Pulses help in improving soil fertility and provide additional income.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum for livestock.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of nutritious feed for animals during the summer months.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bansgaon Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in Gorakhpur's May heat and humidity.
  • Timely sowing ensures good yield before the heavy monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Good market demand and price for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Barhalganj Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), cluster bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are relatively drought-resistant.
  • Early tomato transplant to avoid monsoon damage.
    
• Advantage: Lower risk of crop failure during uncertain rainfall.
  

🌾 Belauli Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), ridge gourd (Turai)
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus grows quickly, providing early income.
  • Ridge gourd can be intercropped for efficient land use.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and better resource utilization.
  

🌾 Brahmpur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: None (Focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea is a good source of protein and improves soil fertility.
  • Focus on single crop to maximize yield during this period.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and assured harvest.
  

🌾 Chargawan Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd (Ghiya), long melon (Kakri)
• Transplant: Chilli (Grafted varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited to the local climate.
  • Grafted chilli varieties offer better disease resistance.
    
• Advantage: Reduced pest and disease problems.
  

🌾 Gagaha Block

• Sow now: Round gourd (Tinda)
• Transplant: Brinjal (Improved varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Tinda is a short-duration crop, providing quick returns.
  • Improved brinjal varieties have higher yield potential.
    
• Advantage: Increased profitability in a shorter time frame.
  

🌾 Gola Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Transplant: None (Focus on vine crops)
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon are popular summer fruits with high demand.
  • Requires proper irrigation management
    
• Advantage: Significant income potential with good market prices.
  

🌾 Gorakhpur Sadar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber (trellis method)
• Transplant: Tomato (Hybrid varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Trellis cucumber improves air circulation and fruit quality.
  • Hybrid tomato varieties offer higher yields and disease resistance in the area.
    
• Advantage: Higher quality produce and increased yield.
  

🌾 Jangalguleria Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd (trellis method)
• Transplant: Capsicum (Colored varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Trellis bitter gourd maximizes space utilization.
  • Colored capsicum fetches higher prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Efficient land use and increased income.
  

🌾 Kauriram Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin (bush type)
• Transplant: Chilli (Disease-resistant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Bush-type pumpkin saves space and reduces vine management.
  • Disease-resistant chilli varieties minimize crop losses.
    
• Advantage: Reduced labor and risk of disease.
  

🌾 Khajani Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd (high-yielding varieties)
• Transplant: Brinjal (Grafted)
• How & Why:
  
  • High-yielding bottle gourd varieties maximize production.
  • Grafted brinjal offers resistance to soil-borne diseases prevalent in the region.
    
• Advantage: Increased yield and protection against soil diseases.
  

🌾 Khorabar Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi-short duration)
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration bhindi gives a faster return.
  • Tomato benefits from the May climate with proper irrigation.
    
• Advantage: Earlier income and optimal growth conditions.
  

🌾 Pali Block

• Sow now: Cucumber (Parthenocarpic)
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Parthenocarpic cucumbers fruit without pollination,ensuring fruit set.
  • Capsicum thrives with the heat.
    
• Advantage: reliable fruit and harvest yield.
  

🌾 Pipraich Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Bitter gourd crop is well adapted.
  • Brinjal transplant can lead to great results in the season.
    
• Advantage: Better adapted crops.
  

🌾 Sahjanwa Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin is a hardy crop.
  • Chilli will grow well if transplanted now.
    
• Advantage: Hardy, easy to harvest crop.
  

🌾 Sardarnagar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle Gourd is a summer crop.
  • Tomatoes will thrive if watered well.
    
• Advantage: Summer harvests.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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 2-3 days (check soil moisture daily).
  
• 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

May in Gorakhpur is all about managing heat and looking ahead:

• Continue timely harvesting of summer vegetables like Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Okra, and Sponge Gourd.
• Ensure regular and sufficient irrigation to protect crops from intense summer heat.
• Prepare your fields by clearing residues and tilling, getting ready for the upcoming monsoon (kharif) season.
• Consider planting short-duration summer pulses like Moong or Urad where possible for quick returns.
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, as heat stress can make plants more vulnerable.
  
  

By effectively managing your summer crops, conserving moisture, and preparing diligently for the monsoon, you’ll maintain good farm income and ensure a strong start to the next planting season.