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

Are you a farmer from Pilibhit, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Amaria, Barkhera, Bilsanda, Bisalpur, Lalaurikhera, Marori, Pilibhit, Puranpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Paddy.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, summer Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season, a hot and dry period before the Kharif sowing begins, so maintaining soil moisture with regular irrigation is crucial for all standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pilibhit 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, wheat, mango, and some late-season mustard are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Rice, tomato, chilli, 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 bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May) in Pilibhit

Pilibhit Farmers के लिए मई में क्या शुरू करें:

धान की नर्सरी: उन्नत किस्मों के बीज का चुनाव करें और नर्सरी तैयार करें। यह रोपाई के लिए पौधों को तैयार करने का सही समय है।

मक्का: गर्मी के मक्का की बुवाई करें। संकर किस्मों का चयन करें जो कम समय में पक जाती हैं।

दलहनी फसलें: मूंग और उड़द की बुवाई करें। यह फसलें मिट्टी की उर्वरता बढ़ाती हैं और जल्दी तैयार हो जाती हैं।

सब्जियां: भिंडी, लौकी, तोरई, खीरा और करेला जैसी सब्जियों की बुवाई करें।

गन्ना: गन्ने की फसल में सिंचाई और उर्वरक का प्रबंधन करें।

पशुपालन: पशुओं को गर्मी से बचाने के लिए उचित व्यवस्था करें और हरे चारे की उपलब्धता सुनिश्चित करें।

👉 इस प्रकार, मई में धान की नर्सरी, मक्का, दलहनी फसलें और सब्जियां लगाकर किसान अपनी आय बढ़ा सकते हैं।

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)

🌾 Amaria Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive in the May heat of Pilibhit.
• Early sowing ensures good yield and market price.
  

Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in nearby markets.

🌾 Barkhera Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These are drought-resistant crops suitable for Barkhera's soil.
  • Tomato and chilli seedlings will be ready for transplanting after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Requires less irrigation, reduces water costs.
  

🌾 Bilsanda Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare Seedlings: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits do well in the sandy loam soil of Bilsanda.
  • Early cauliflower seedlings will be ready for transplanting in July.
    
• Advantage: High profit potential due to early season harvests.
  

🌾 Bisalpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal (long varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited for Bisalpur's climate and market demand.
  • Long brinjal varieties are popular in local markets.
    
• Advantage: Good yield with proper irrigation and pest management.
  

🌾 Lalaurikhera Block

• Sow now: Okra (high-yielding varieties), Green Amaranth (Chaulai)
• Prepare Seedlings: Chilli (improved varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on high-yielding okra varieties for better income.
  • Green Amaranth provides quick returns.
    
• Advantage: Amaranth ready in 30-40 days for quick income.
  

🌾 Marori Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato (desi varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean improve soil fertility.
  • Desi tomato varieties are more resistant to local diseases.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and disease-resistant crops.
  

🌾 Pilibhit Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin
• Prepare Seedlings: Early Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are profitable in the Pilibhit region.
  • Early cabbage seedlings will be ready for transplanting in July.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on the demand for cucurbits and early cabbage.
  

🌾 Puranpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Seedlings: Cauliflower (early and mid-season)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited for the soil in Puranpur.
  • Prepare seedlings for both early and mid-season cauliflower to extend harvest.
    
• Advantage: Extended harvest ensures continuous income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Pilibhit, May)

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, mites
  
• Leafy greens (amaranth, palak): Aphids, leaf miners, mites
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit/shoot borer, whitefly, jassids, mites
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies/jassids.
  
• 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 (Pilibhit, May)

• Give light irrigation every 3–5 days, especially during hot spells (soil-moisture based, observe plant stress).
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage to prevent root rot and fungal issues in nurseries and fields.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save vital moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, particularly for gourds, tomato, and brinjal.
  

Conclusion

May in Pilibhit is all about smart summer management:

• Continue harvesting mature summer vegetables like gourds, okra, and cluster beans.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant leafy greens such as Amaranth and Chakvat for quick income.
  
• Plant new batches of okra, cluster beans, and cowpea for continuous supply.
  
• Ensure regular and sufficient irrigation to combat the intense May heat.
  
• Monitor closely for pests and diseases, applying timely and appropriate remedies.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely harvesting, planting new summer crops for continuous yield, and smart water management—you’ll ensure a steady income even in the peak summer heat.