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

Are you a farmer from Kaushambi, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Chail, Kadadham, Kanti, Kaushambi, Manjhanpur, Mooratganj, Niwari, Sarai Akil, 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, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kaushambi 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 banana are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Rice, okra, tomato, and brinjal seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early may, fields in Kaushambi 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), Beans (Lobhia), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chili, Brinjal, Tomato, and Cauliflower for the next season. Ensure proper irrigation and shade.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings ensure better crop establishment and yield in the next season.

Summer ploughing:
Plough the fields deeply to expose pests and weed seeds to the scorching sun.
✅ Benefit – Reduces pest and disease incidence in the following season and improves soil aeration.

Green Manuring:
Sow green manure crops like Dhaincha or Sunhemp to improve soil fertility. Incorporate them into the soil after 45-60 days.
✅ Benefit – Enhances soil organic matter and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

Mango Orchard Management:
Provide irrigation to mango orchards and control fruit flies through traps and sprays.
✅ Benefit – Ensures good fruit quality and reduces post-harvest losses.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, soil management, and orchard care in May, farmers in Kaushambi can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chail Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Cucumber (Kheera)
• Transplant: Brinjal (Baingan), Chilli (Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Bottle Gourd thrive in May heat and provide early yields.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Chilli ensures a good crop during the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables ensures good market prices.
  

🌾 Kadadham Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Tori), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Cluster Beans (Guar)
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge Gourd and Bitter Gourd are well-suited to the climate and provide a steady income.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crop selection provides stable income and reduces risk.
  

🌾 Kanti Block

• Sow now: Watermelon (Tarbooj), Muskmelon (Kharbooja)
• Transplant: Okra (Bhindi) seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and Muskmelon are popular summer fruits with high market demand.
  • Transplanting Okra seedlings ensures early yields before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High profits from summer fruits and early vegetable harvest.
  

🌾 Kaushambi Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Prepare Land: For Paddy cultivation
• How & Why:
  
  • Green Gram and Black Gram provide quick returns and improve soil fertility.
  • Land preparation ensures timely planting of Paddy during the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and preparation for the main crop.
  

🌾 Manjhanpur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Weed Control: In existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Ridge Gourd provide good yields and are easy to manage.
  • Effective weed control maximizes the yield of existing crops.
    
• Advantage: Increased productivity and reduced crop losses.
  

🌾 Mooratganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranth (Chaulai), Radish (Mooli)
• Irrigation: To summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth and Radish are quick-growing vegetables for immediate income.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial for healthy growth of summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and healthy vegetable yields.
  

🌾 Niwari Block

• Sow now: Maize (Makka) for fodder
• Soil Testing: To plan for next season
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides nutritious fodder for livestock during the summer months.
  • Soil testing helps in planning nutrient management for future crops.
    
• Advantage: Livestock feed and improved soil health for future cropping.
  

🌾 Sarai Akil Block

• Sow now: Sesame (Til)
• Harvest: Mature summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Sesame is a good cash crop and requires less water.
  • Timely harvesting ensures good quality and market price.
    
• Advantage: Additional income and maximized returns from summer vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Bhindi (Okra): Fasal chhedak (fruit borer), safed makhi (whitefly), teela (jassids)
  
• Lauki/Kaddu (Cucurbits): Phal makhi (fruit fly), lal kumbhi (red pumpkin beetle), churna rog (powdery mildew)
  
• Pattedaar sabziyan (Leafy greens): Mahu (aphids), patta surangak (leaf miner)
  
• Tamatar/Baingan (Tomato/Brinjal): Phal/Tana chhedak (fruit/shoot borer), safed makhi (whitefly)
  
  

Simple actions:

• Khet mein rozana ya hafte mein 2 baar jaanch karein. Patto ke neeche aur naye badhte hisson ko dekhein.
  
• Jo phal/patte kharab dikhein, unhein todkar nashtha karein.
  
• Phal makhi aur anya chhedak ke liye pheromone traps lagayein. Khet ko ghas-phoos se saaf rakhein.
  
• Dawao ka upyog zaroorat padne par hi karein, aur badal-badal kar karein, taki keede aadi na ho jayein.
  
  

Irrigation

• Garmi bahut hai, isliye har 2-3 din mein ya mitti ki nami dekhkar halke paani dein. Kuch faslon ko roz bhi paani ki zaroorat pad sakti hai.
  
• Paudhshala mein paani na rukne dein; nikasi ka khyal rakhein.
  
• Paani bachane aur kharpatwar kam karne ke liye mulching (sookhe patte/parali/plastic) ka upyog karein. Yeh garmi se bhi bachata hai.
  
• Jahan sambhav ho, boond-boond (drip) ya kood (furrow) sinchai ka prayog karein, khaaskar lauki, kaddu aur tamatar mein.
  

Conclusion

May in Kaushambi is all about smart summer farming:

• Focus on regular harvesting of standing summer vegetables like gourds (Lauki, Turai, Karela), Okra, and Cowpea for continuous yield.
  
• Maintain consistent and timely irrigation; consider mulching to conserve precious water and manage soil temperature.
  
• Prepare land and raise nurseries for early monsoon vegetables such as heat-tolerant varieties of Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato for June transplanting.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing, heat-tolerant crops like Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia), and Cluster Bean (Guar) for a quick summer harvest.
  
• Stay vigilant against sucking pests (aphids, jassids, whiteflies) and red spider mites, which thrive in hot and dry conditions.
  
  

If you follow these steps—ensuring continuous harvest of current crops, prioritizing water management, and strategically preparing for the upcoming monsoon season—you’ll ensure a steady income and a robust foundation for the next farming cycle.