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

September 24, 2025

Are you a farmer from Sitapur, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Ailiya, Baiswan, Biswan, Gondaura, Hariharpur, Hargaon, Kaisarganj, Kasmanda, Laharpur, Machhrehta, Mahmudabad, Misrikh, Pahla, Parsendi, Rampur Mathura, Reusa, Sakran, Sidhauli, Tambaur, 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, Summer Spinach are also being sown. This is the end of the Zaid season and time for Kharif preparations before the monsoon, so soil moisture is low and frequent irrigation is critical. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sitapur 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, Bottle Gourd, and Okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
Nursery beds: Paddy, Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (Palak), Amaranth (Chaulai), and Fenugreek (Methi) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
Pulses/cash crops: Groundnut and Sesame continue in suitable areas.

👉 Overall, in early may, fields in Sitapur 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), Cucumber, Gourds (Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Sponge gourd), Maize (for fodder), and Green Amaranth (Chaulai).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops that establish quickly and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, and Cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings ready for transplanting will ensure timely crop establishment when the monsoon arrives.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
If irrigation is available, transplant early Tomato, Brinjal, and Chili seedlings raised in April to get an early crop and better market prices.

Intercropping:
Sow Maize or Sorghum as an intercrop in existing orchards (Mango, Guava) or vegetable fields. Also, plant drought-tolerant crops like Pearl Millet (Bajra) and Cluster Bean (Guar).
✅ Benefit – Maximizes land use and provides additional income or fodder.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, and Napier grass to ensure green fodder availability for livestock during the lean period.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous feed supply for animals, maintaining milk production.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercropping, and fodder crops in May, farmers in Sitapur can increase their income.

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

Crop	How to Plant (Method & Spacing)	Advantage for Sitapur Farmers
Okra (Bhindi)	Direct sowing; rows 45 cm apart; plant 15 cm apart	Fast growth; harvest in 60 days; good market in Sitapur
Green Gram (Moong)	Direct sowing; rows 30 cm apart; use treated seeds	Short duration (60-70 days); additional income source
Cowpea (Lobia)	Direct sowing; rows 45 cm apart; ensure moisture	Dual purpose: fodder and vegetable; improves soil
Sorghum (Jowar) – Fodder	Direct sowing; broadcast or line sowing; 30 cm apart	Good fodder source for livestock in Sitapur; quick growth
Pearl Millet (Bajra) – Fodder	Direct sowing; rows 45 cm apart	Drought-resistant; provides nutritious fodder
Bottle Gourd (Lauki)	Sow seeds on raised beds; spacing 1.5 x 1.5 m	Good demand in summer; high yield potential
Bitter Gourd (Karela)	Sow seeds; spacing 1.5 x 1.5 m; provide support	Medicinal value; fetches good price in local markets
Cucumber (Kheera)	Direct sowing; rows 60 cm apart; support if needed	Short duration; good for intercropping
Watermelon (Tarbooj)	Sow seeds on raised beds; spacing 2 x 2 m	High demand in summer; good income in Sitapur

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block	Sow Now	Transplant	Pest Watch	Irrigation Tip
Biswan	Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber	Chili, Tomato, Brinjal	Fruit fly in cucurbits, Aphids	Irrigate at 7-10 day intervals
Laharpur	Green Gram, Black Gram	Tomato, Okra	Jassids and whiteflies in vegetables	Maintain soil moisture during flowering
Maholi	Cowpea, Cluster Bean	Brinjal, Tomato	Early shoot and fruit borer in Okra	Light irrigation, avoid waterlogging
Sidhauli	Sorghum, Pearl Millet	Chili, Tomato	Leaf curl virus in Chili	Drip irrigation for water management
Misrikh	Pigeon Pea (Arhar)	Brinjal, Chili	Pod borer in Pigeon Pea	Irrigate based on weather conditions
Naimisharanya	Groundnut, Sesame	Tomato, Cauliflower	Termites in Groundnut	Ensure adequate soil moisture
Khairabad	Maize (Kharif)	Brinjal, Tomato	Fall Armyworm in Maize	Regular irrigation for Maize
Hargaon	Paddy (Rice)	Chili	Stem borer in Paddy	Maintain water level in Paddy fields
Pisawan	Sorghum (Fodder)	Cabbage	Diamondback Moth in Cabbage	Avoid over-irrigation