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

Are you a farmer from Kanpur Nagar, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Bhitargaon, Bilhaur, Bithoor, Chaubepur, Ghatampur, Kakwan, Patara, Sarsaul, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Muskmelon, Watermelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season, just before the Kharif sowing starts, so conserving soil moisture and frequent irrigation are very important for crop health. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kanpur Nagar 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: Okra, cucurbits, brinjal, and summer vegetables are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, tomato, cauliflower, and early rice seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Amaranth, spinach, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mung bean, urad bean continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early may, fields in Kanpur Nagar 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), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Gwar), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, and Summer Squash.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif crops like Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, and Okra (for transplanting after the monsoon starts).
✅ Benefit – This allows for early planting and harvesting, taking advantage of market prices.

Sowing of pulses and oilseeds:
Sow summer Moong and Urad. Also, sow groundnut (if irrigation is available).
✅ Benefit – These crops improve soil health and provide additional income.

Summer vegetables in polyhouse/shade net:
Tomato, Chili, Capsicum, Cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Protects crops from extreme heat and pests, ensuring a higher yield and quality.

Fodder crops:
Sow Maize, Sorghum (Jowar), and Napier grass for livestock feed.
✅ Benefit – Ensures sufficient fodder availability during the summer months.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, sowing pulses/oilseeds, and protected cultivation in May for Kanpur Nagar farmers, 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)

🌾 Bhitargaon Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the hot and humid May weather of Kanpur Nagar.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures a good yield and market price.
  

🌾 Bilhaur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean (Guar), Amaranthus
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean are relatively drought-tolerant, suitable for May sowing.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal seedlings will establish them before the heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Drought-resistant crops minimize risk, and transplanted seedlings establish well.
  

🌾 Bithoor Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits like Cucumber, Watermelon, and Muskmelon do well in the sandy loam soil of Bithoor.
  • Raising nursery seedlings of cauliflower and cabbage allows for transplanting in cooler post-monsoon weather.
    
• Advantage: Cucurbits provide a good early season income, and nursery preparation saves time later.
  

🌾 Chaubepur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited to the hot and dry conditions.
  • Early tomato transplanting takes advantage of pre-monsoon rains if available and leads to potentially better yields and prices.
    
• Advantage: Gourds are relatively easy to grow, and early tomatoes can provide a good market return.
  

🌾 Ghatampur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea are quick-growing and can tolerate the heat.
  • Preparing brinjal and chilli nurseries ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting after the rains.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from Okra and Cowpea, plus healthy seedlings ready for transplanting.
  

🌾 Kakwan Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach, Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens and Cluster Bean provide a short-term income.
  • Chilli transplanting in May helps establish a strong root system before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income from greens and strong chilli plants ready for the rainy season.
  

🌾 Patara Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Sandy soils of Patara are well-suited to cucurbits.
  • Preparing nurseries for tomato and cauliflower allows for timely planting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing cucurbit production and preparing for post-monsoon crops.
  

🌾 Sarsaul Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are adapted to the hot and dry May weather.
  • Transplanting brinjal ensures well-established plants before the heavy rains begin.
    
• Advantage: Heat-tolerant crops and strong brinjal plants.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
• General: Mites (common in hot, dry weather)
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/shoots promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Spray early morning or late evening only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light, frequent irrigation (every 3-5 days or as soil dries completely) due to high heat.
  
• Irrigate in early morning or late evening to reduce water loss from evaporation.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds significantly.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

May in Kanpur Nagar is all about smart planning:

• Continuously harvest summer vegetables like okra, gourds, and melons for best market prices.
  
• Sow quick-growing, heat-tolerant leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) and local spinach where irrigation is assured.
  
• Start nurseries for early Kharif crops such as brinjal, chili, and early tomato varieties.
  
• Prepare fields for upcoming monsoon crops, focusing on good soil health and drainage.
  
• Manage irrigation meticulously due to high temperatures, and actively monitor for summer pests and diseases.
  
  

If you focus on continuous harvest for immediate cash, smart nursery raising for monsoon stability, and meticulous field preparation, you’ll navigate the heat of May successfully and set a strong foundation for the Kharif season.