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

Are you a farmer from Raebareli, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Amawan, Bachhrawan, Dalmau, Deeh, Harchandpur, Jagatpur, Khiron, Lalganj, Maharajganj, Raebareli, Rokha, Salon, Sareni, Shivgarh, Tiloi, Unchahar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. 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. April is the peak of the hot, dry Zaid season after the Rabi harvest, so frequent irrigation is essential as soil moisture is very low. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Raebareli 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, chickpea, and potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, and okra 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: Lentil and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin, and Watermelon.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Brinjal, and Tomato (for Kharif season).
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after the monsoon.

Sowing of Pulses:
Sow summer pulses like Moong and Urad.
✅ Benefit – Short duration crops that can provide additional income and improve soil fertility.

Sugarcane Planting:
Continue planting sugarcane.
✅ Benefit – Planting in April allows for optimal growth during the monsoon season.

Irrigation:
Ensure regular irrigation for existing crops to protect them from heat stress.
✅ Benefit – Prevents yield loss due to drought conditions.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, pulse sowing and sugarcane planting in April, farmers in Raebareli can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Raebareli

🌾 Amawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Bachhrawan Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Dalmau Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Deeh Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Harchandpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Jagatpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Khiron Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Maharajganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Raebareli Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Rokha Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Salon Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Sareni Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Tiloi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

🌾 Unchahar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good market prices in April.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili seedlings will be ready for monsoon transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and better returns.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Raebareli, April)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
• Chilli: Thrips, Mites, Aphids
  
  

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 (Raebareli, April)

• Give frequent, light irrigation every 4-6 days (or as soil dries) due to rising temperatures.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage, especially in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, and chilli to optimize water use.
  

Conclusion

April in Raebareli is all about smart summer planning:

• Plant heat-loving vegetables like Bhindi, Lauki, Karela, and Turai for summer harvest.
  
• Provide regular, ample irrigation to combat April heat and ensure good crop growth.
  
• Keep a sharp eye on summer pests (like fruit borer, jassids) and diseases; act fast if seen.
  
• Sow quick-growing greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early market sale.
  
• Prepare fields for sowing Cowpea and Cluster Bean, good for hot weather and soil.
  
  

If you focus on timely planting of summer vegetables, manage water smartly, and control pests, your Raebareli farm will stay productive and profitable through the hot April months, ensuring a steady flow of income.