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

Are you a farmer from Jhansi, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Babina, Bamaur, Bangra, Baragaon, Chirgaon, Gursarai, Mauranipur, Moth, 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, Capsicum, early Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. April is the peak of the Zaid season, a hot and dry pre-monsoon period where low soil moisture makes frequent irrigation essential for all crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Jhansi 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, chickpeas, and lentils are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, 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: Groundnut and sugarcane continue in suitable irrigated areas.
  
  

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

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)

🌾 Babina Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good price in local markets.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand and prepare for Kharif season.
  

🌾 Bamaur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good price in local markets.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand and prepare for Kharif season.
  

🌾 Bangra Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good price in local markets.
  • Ensure proper irrigation for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Good returns and preparing for monsoon crops.
  

🌾 Baragaon Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on water management due to rising temperatures.
  • Select disease-resistant varieties for better yields.
    
• Advantage: Maximize summer production and plan for Kharif planting.
  

🌾 Chirgaon Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Utilize mulching to conserve soil moisture.
  • Monitor for pests and diseases regularly.
    
• Advantage: Higher yields and reduced water usage.
  

🌾 Gursarai Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging.
  • Plan for intercropping with legumes for soil enrichment.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health and increased overall productivity.
  

🌾 Mauranipur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on organic farming practices for sustainable agriculture.
  • Use bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers to protect crops.
    
• Advantage: Healthier produce and environmental benefits.
  

🌾 Moth Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Adopt drip irrigation for efficient water use.
  • Implement crop rotation to minimize pest and disease incidence.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation and improved crop health.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, whitefly, fruit borer
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Brinjal/Chili: Shoot borer, mites, whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• 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 frequent, light irrigation every 3-5 days (soil-moisture based, depending on crop).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and brinjal/chili where possible.
  

Conclusion

April in Jhansi demands focused effort for summer production:

• Regularly harvest summer vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, and sponge gourd for better quality and continuous yield.
  
• Plant heat-tolerant crops like Cluster Bean (Guar) and Cowpea. Prepare fields for Zaid (summer) Moong/Urad sowing.
  
• Provide consistent and ample irrigation; water management is critical for crop survival and production in April's intense heat.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, which can become more active with warmer temperatures.
  
• Ensure proper support (trellis/mandap) for climbing gourds to improve yield and quality.
  
  

By focusing on timely harvesting for continuous income, planting suitable heat-tolerant crops, and critically managing water and pests, you can navigate April's heat successfully and set the stage for a profitable summer.