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

Are you a farmer from Rampur, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Bilaspur, Chamraua, Khanda, Milak, Rampur, Saidnagar, Shahabad, Suar, Tanda, 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, early Cauliflower, early Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the end of the Zaid season and the start of Kharif preparations, so soil moisture is low and frequent irrigation is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in July–August.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Rampur 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, mustard, and potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chili 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 groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early may, fields in Rampur 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, Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Beans, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, and Watermelon.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in Rampur's climate and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Brinjal, and Tomato for the Kharif season. Ensure proper watering and protection from pests.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting during the monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant Chilli, Brinjal, and Tomato seedlings raised earlier. Provide adequate spacing and support for optimal growth.

Fruit crops:
Plant Mango, Guava, Papaya, and Lemon saplings. Ensure proper drainage and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Long-term investment for sustainable income.

Pulses and Oilseeds:
Sow early varieties of Moong and Urad for pulses. Groundnut and Sesame can also be sown for oilseeds.
✅ Benefit – Diversified cropping system and improved soil health.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, fruit crops, and pulses/oilseeds in May, farmers in Rampur can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bilaspur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Chamraua Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Khanda Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Milak Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Rampur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Saidnagar Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Shahabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Suar Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May heat and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = good market price.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Rampur, May)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Mites
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 (Rampur, May)

• Give light, frequent irrigation (every 3-5 days, or as soil dries) due to high heat.
  
• Water early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage in fields and nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil cool.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use where possible.
  

Conclusion

May in Rampur is all about smart choices:

• Continue regular harvesting of summer vegetables like bitter gourd, sponge gourd, bottle gourd, okra, and brinjal.
  
• Ensure sufficient and timely irrigation to protect crops from intense May heat.
  
• Actively monitor and manage pests and diseases, as they thrive in hot and humid conditions.
  
• Start land preparation and field leveling for upcoming monsoon (Kharif) vegetable crops.
  
• Towards the end of May, consider direct sowing of early monsoon crops like ladyfinger (okra) or cluster bean, anticipating the rains.
  
  

If you follow these steps—managing current crops, protecting from heat, and preparing for the monsoon—you’ll navigate May effectively and set the stage for a strong, steady, and profitable monsoon harvest.