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

Are you a farmer from Hardoi, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Ahirori, Bahadurnagar, Bawan, Behtagokul, Bharkhani, Bilgram, Gopamau, Hardoi, Hariyawan, Kachhauna, Madoganj, Mallawan, Pali, Pihani, Sandi, Sandila, Shahabad, Sursa, Tondarpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Watermelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Paddy, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the end of the Zaid season and the time for Kharif preparations, so soil moisture is very low and frequent irrigation is crucial for all crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hardoi 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, and summer vegetables like okra and bottle gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Paddy, tomato, chilli, and brinjal 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: Green gram and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May) in Hardoi

Kharif crops sowing (Rice, Maize, Pulses, Groundnut, Sugarcane, Cotton, etc.) with proper irrigation and drainage management.
✅ Benefit – Early sowing ensures better germination and growth during monsoon arrival.

Nursery preparation (for vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli):
Prepare nurseries with proper seed treatment and soil management for disease-free seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to robust plant growth and higher yields.

Summer vegetable harvesting (Okra, Cucurbits, Amaranthus, etc.):
Continue harvesting summer vegetables and prepare fields for the next crop cycle.
✅ Benefit – Timely harvesting avoids yield loss and prepares the field for the next crop.

Orchard management (Mango, Guava, Litchi):
Apply necessary fertilizers and plant protection measures in orchards.
✅ Benefit – Proper orchard management ensures healthy fruit production and quality.

Fodder crop cultivation (Maize, Sorghum, Napier grass):
Sow fodder crops to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the monsoon season.
✅ Benefit – Adequate fodder supply supports livestock health and productivity.

👉 In this way, by planning Kharif sowing, nurseries, vegetable harvesting, orchard management, and fodder cultivation in May, farmers in Hardoi 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)

🌾 Ahirori Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Land: For transplanting Chilli, Tomato, Brinjal seedlings
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables can withstand the summer heat of May in Hardoi.
  • Land preparation ensures healthy roots for transplanted seedlings.
• Advantage: Heat-resistant crops + timely transplanting = better yield and income.

🌾 Bahadurnagar Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Bitter Gourd seedlings (raised in protected conditions)
• How & Why:
  • Cowpea and cluster bean provide nitrogen fixation, enriching the soil.
  • Amaranthus provides a fast yield, ensuring quick returns.
• Advantage: Soil Enrichment + Early Yield = Sustainable production and Profitability

🌾 Bawan Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd
• Prepare Land: For sowing rainy season crops (like Maize and Paddy) by the end of May.
• How & Why:
  • Pumpkin and round gourd require less water compared to other vegetables
  • Preparing for rainy season crops ensures timely planting.
• Advantage: Low water requirement + Rainy season prep = Resource optimization and preparedness.

🌾 Behtagokul Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Tinda
• Transplant: Papaya Seedlings
• How & Why:
  • Sponge gourd and Tinda are well adapted to the May climate in Hardoi.
  • Early papaya transplant ensures good growth before monsoon.
• Advantage: Climate adaptability + Papaya growth = Diversified production and income.

🌾 Bharkhani Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Irrigation: Regular irrigation of summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  • Watermelon and muskmelon are popular summer fruits with good market demand.
  • Regular irrigation prevents moisture stress and ensures good yield.
• Advantage: High market demand + Irrigation = Enhanced profitability

🌾 Bilgram Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), Green Gram
• Weed Control: Manage weeds in existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  • Okra and Green Gram are suitable for the summer season.
  • Weed control prevents nutrient competition and ensures healthy crop growth.
• Advantage: Summer crops + Weed Control = Healthy yields and reduce loss.

🌾 Gopamau Block

• Sow now: Radish (summer variety), Carrot (summer variety)
• Pest & Disease Management: Regular monitoring and control of pests and diseases in vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  • Summer radish and carrot varieties provide continuous production.
  • Timely management of pest/diseases prevents significant loss of yield.
• Advantage: Continuous production + pest control = increased productivity and profit.

🌾 Hardoi Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber
• Water Management: Efficient water use through drip irrigation for water-sensitive crops.
• How & Why:
  • Amaranthus is fast-growing and cucumber requires relatively less time to harvest.
  • Drip irrigation conserves water and ensures optimal water supply to the crops.
• Advantage: Efficient Irrigation + Fast Yield = Reduced water usage and quick returns.

🌾 Hariyawan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Soil Solarization: Perform soil solarization in fallow fields to control soil-borne pathogens
• How & Why:
  • These leafy vegetables are short-duration crops and provide quick income.
  • Soil solarization helps in improving soil health for the next crop.
• Advantage: Short duration crops + Soil Solarization = Improved soil health and quick returns.

🌾 Kachhauna Block

• Sow now: Pointed Gourd
• Mulching: Apply mulching to conserve soil moisture and suppress weed growth
• How & Why:
  • Pointed gourd is a perennial crop that provides income over a longer period.
  • Mulching prevents water loss and reduces weed competition.
• Advantage: Perennial crop + Mulching = Sustained income and reduced cost.

🌾 Madoganj Block

• Sow now: Lima Bean (Double Bean), Yardlong Bean
• Harvesting: Timely harvesting of matured vegetables to avoid losses
• How & Why:
  • These beans are relatively heat tolerant and provide a good yield in summer.
  • Timely harvest ensures that the vegetables reach the market in good condition.
• Advantage: Heat Tolerance + Timely Harvest = Increased income and reduced losses.

🌾 Mallawan Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd
• Fertilizer Management: Apply necessary fertilizers based on soil test reports.
• How & Why:
  • Bitter gourd is a popular vegetable with high demand in the market.
  • Fertilizer application based on soil testing ensures optimum nutrient supply.
• Advantage: High Market Demand + Optimum nutrients = Healthy growth and good profit.

🌾 Pali Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd
• Water Management: Irrigate frequently to maintain soil moisture level.
• How & Why:
  • Ridge gourd can be grown in hot and humid climate of Hardoi.
  • Frequent Irrigation can overcome water shortage during May month.
• Advantage: Climate Advantage + Better Irrigation = Good yield and better profit.

🌾 Pihani Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd
• Pest control: Regular inspection and timely pest control measures.
• How & Why:
  • Bottle gourd is a nutritious vegetable and can be grown in Hardoi.
  • Regular inspection and timely control measures protect crop from damage.
• Advantage: Good Nutritious vegetable + Pest control = Less loss and better profit.

🌾 Sandi Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon
• Irrigation: Frequent irrigation to prevent water stress.
• How & Why:
  • Cucumber and watermelon are water-loving crops
  • Water stress can lead to poor quality.
• Advantage: Good vegetable + Irrigation = Better yield and profit.

🌾 Sandila Block

• Sow now: Okra (Ladyfinger)
• Nutrition Management: Foliar spray of micronutrients.
• How & Why:
  • Okra is a good vegetable for Hardoi climate.
  • Foliar spray can improve yield.
• Advantage: Climate advantage + Nutrition management = Better yield and more profit.

🌾 Shahabad Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai)
• Water Management: Proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
• How & Why:
  • Amaranthus grows quickly.
  • Drainage avoid root rot.
• Advantage: Rapid growth + Water management = Quick yield and more profit.

🌾 Sursa Block

• Sow now: Spinach (Palak)
• Nutrient Management: Apply nitrogen fertilizer in split doses.
• How & Why:
  • Spinach are short term vegetable.
  • Split dose provide nutrient for long.
• Advantage: Short duration crop + Nutrient management = quick yield and better profit.

🌾 Tondarpur Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong)
• Pest Management: Use yellow sticky traps for pest control.
• How & Why:
  • Green gram is a legume crop that enriches soil fertility.
  • Sticky trap help in pest control.
• Advantage: Improve soil fertility + Better Pest Control = Better Yield and reduce cost.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (May - Hardoi, UP)

• 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 (May - Hardoi, UP)

• Give light irrigation every 3-5 days (soil-moisture based), or even daily for sensitive crops/sandy soils during peak heat.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; 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.
  
• Irrigate during cooler parts of the day (early morning or evening) to minimize evaporation.
  

Conclusion

May in Hardoi is all about managing heat and preparing for the monsoon:

• Keep harvesting summer vegetables like bhindi, gourds, and cluster beans regularly.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant leafy greens like Amaranth (Choulai) for quick income.
  
• Raise nurseries for monsoon crops such as brinjal, chilli, and early tomato varieties.
  
• Focus on efficient irrigation, mulching to conserve moisture, and managing summer pests.
  
• Prepare your fields for the upcoming Kharif (monsoon) crops.
  
  

If you manage the summer heat well—by regular harvesting for continuous income, sowing quick-growing greens, and preparing nurseries for monsoon—you’ll ensure a steady income and be ready for a successful Kharif season.