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

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Malihabad, Mohanlalganj, Sarojini Nagar, 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, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, with preparations for the upcoming Kharif season starting, so soil moisture is low and regular 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 Lucknow 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, mangoes, watermelons, and summer squash 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 (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Moong bean and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Lucknow District

🌾 Bakshi Ka Talab Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive in the Lucknow's May heat.
• Okra gives a quick yield; others follow, maximizing summer income.
  

Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in Lucknow markets.

🌾 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cluster Beans
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Ridge and Sponge Gourd are fast growing, good market demand
  • Capsicum transplanting now leads to early monsoon harvest.
    
• Advantage: Beat the price dip with early produce.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Amaranthus
• Transplant: Tomato (heat-tolerant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefitting future crops
  • Heat-tolerant tomatoes can provide a continuous yield.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + reliable tomato income.
  

🌾 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Radish (summer variety), Carrot (summer variety)
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer radish and carrot varieties mature quickly.
  • Requires frequent irrigation for best yield in Lucknow's May heat.
    
• Advantage: Short-term crops for quick returns.
  

🌾 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Sandy loam soil of Malihabad is ideal for melons
  • High demand for melons during Lucknow summers.
    
• Advantage: Good profits from watermelon and muskmelon sales.
  

🌾 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Pointed Gourd (Parwal – vine cuttings)
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing/planting)
• How & Why:
  
  • Parwal is a long-term crop providing income for several years.
  • Needs proper staking and support.
    
• Advantage: Sustainable income stream.
  

🌾 Sarojini Nagar Block

• Sow now: Spinach (heat-tolerant variety), Coriander
• Transplant: Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander offer quick cash flow.
  • Early chilli transplanting can avoid pest and disease pressure later.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + reduced risk of chilli crop failure.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens (e.g., Amaranth): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
  

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 and frequent irrigation, every 2–4 days, depending on crop and soil type, due to high evaporation.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage to prevent root diseases.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and reduce weed growth.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

May in Lucknow means focused farming for heat and upcoming monsoon:

• Continue regular harvesting of summer vegetables like Okra, Gourds, and Cowpea.
  
• Sow quick-growing heat-tolerant leafy greens like Amaranth and heat-tolerant Palak for early income.
  
• Start nurseries for early monsoon crops such as Brinjal, Chilli, and specific monsoon Tomato varieties.
  
• Ensure efficient water management with light, timely irrigation, especially during peak heat.
  
• Keep a close watch on common summer pests and diseases, taking timely control measures.
  
  

If you manage heat-tolerant short-duration crops for steady income, raise nurseries for stable monsoon vegetables, and ensure proper water management through the heat, you’ll secure a strong foundation for profitable harvests through the hot months and into the rains.