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

Are you a farmer from Sultanpur, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Akhand Nagar, Baldirai, Bhadaiyan, Dhanpatganj, Dhammaur, Dostpur, Dubepur, Jaisinghpur, Kadipur, Kurebhar, Kurwar, Lambhua, Lohta, Pratappur Kamaicha, 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, Early Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Summer Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak Zaid season, falling between the Rabi harvest and Kharif sowing, so rising temperatures and low soil moisture require frequent irrigation for all standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sultanpur 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: Sugarcane, wheat, mustard, and chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, 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: Moong and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early april, fields in Sultanpur 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, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cluster Bean, Amaranthus, Cowpea.
✅ Benefit – Saves time and resources, suitable for quick-growing summer vegetables.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Brinjal, Tomato, Chilli, Summer Squash.
✅ Benefit – Allows for timely transplanting and early crop establishment, particularly important for longer-duration crops.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Early sown Brinjal, Tomato, Chilli seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Ensures optimum plant spacing and efficient use of land and resources.

Summer pulses (if irrigation available):
Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad), Cowpea.
✅ Benefit – Provides additional income and improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.

Watermelon and Muskmelon:
Start sowing in prepared beds or ridges.
✅ Benefit – High demand and good market price during the summer season.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and summer crops in April, Sultanpur farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akhand Nagar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Sponge Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Tomato, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables give good returns in local markets.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + timely Kharif preparation.
  

🌾 Baldirai Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad).
• Irrigate: Existing Rabi crops (Wheat, Mustard).
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses improve soil health and provide additional income.
  • Irrigation is crucial for Rabi crops during grain filling stage.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + maximizing Rabi yield.
  

🌾 Bhadaiyan Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Cowpea (for fodder).
• Manage: Sugarcane (weeding, fertilizer application).
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops provide essential feed for livestock during summer.
  • Proper sugarcane management ensures optimal yield.
    
• Advantage: Livestock feed security + improved sugarcane productivity.
  

🌾 Dhanpatganj Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Amaranthus (Chaulai).
• Prepare land: For paddy nursery.
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration vegetables supplement income.
  • Land preparation ensures timely paddy sowing with monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Increased income + timely paddy cultivation.
  

🌾 Dhammaur Block

• Sow now: Pointed Gourd (Parwal) – planting of cuttings.
• Maintain: Orchards (mango, guava) – irrigation, pest control.
• How & Why:
  
  • Parwal gives good returns in summer months.
  • Orchard management ensures healthy fruit production.
    
• Advantage: Additional income + quality fruit production.
  

🌾 Dostpur Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu), Bitter Gourd (Karela).
• Irrigate: Vegetable crops and orchards.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and bitter gourd are quick-growing and profitable.
  • Irrigation prevents moisture stress and ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Good returns from summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Dubepur Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd (Turai), Luffa (Ghiya).
• Weed: Kharif crops (if sown early).
• How & Why:
  
  • Ridge gourd and luffa are popular summer vegetables.
  • Weeding ensures proper crop growth.
    
• Advantage: Profitable summer vegetables + weed-free crops.
  

🌾 Jaisinghpur Block

• Sow now: Sweet Corn (for green cobs).
• Harvest: Mustard and other Rabi Oilseeds.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sweet corn fetches good price in local markets.
  • Timely harvest of oilseeds prevents yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Early income + preventing Rabi crop losses.
  

🌾 Kadipur Block

• Sow now: Radish (for seed production).
• Prepare: Land for transplanting vegetables (tomato, chilli, brinjal).
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish seed production provides additional income.
  • Land preparation ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Seed production + timely vegetable transplanting.
  

🌾 Kurebhar Block

• Sow now: Tinda (Round Gourd).
• Manage: Summer irrigation of existing crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Tinda is a popular summer vegetable.
  • Proper irrigation prevents moisture stress.
    
• Advantage: Good returns from summer vegetables + healthy crops.
  

🌾 Kurwar Block

• Sow now: Long Melon (Kakri).
• Prepare: Vermicompost pits.
• How & Why:
  
  • Kakri is a refreshing summer vegetable.
  • Vermicompost improves soil health and reduces fertilizer use.
    
• Advantage: Additional income + sustainable agriculture.
  

🌾 Lambhua Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon.
• Harvest: Wheat (if ready).
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon are high-value summer crops.
  • Timely wheat harvesting prevents losses due to rain.
    
• Advantage: High returns from summer fruits + preventing wheat losses.
  

🌾 Lohta Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (for leafy greens).
• Irrigate: Zaid crops and orchards.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a quick-growing leafy vegetable.
  • Irrigation ensures healthy growth of crops and orchards.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + healthy crops and orchards.
  

🌾 Pratappur Kamaicha Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya).
• Prepare land: for transplanting of vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration leafy vegetables supplement income.
  • Prepare land ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Increased income + timely vegetable cultivation.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Chillies: Thrips, mites
  
  

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 irrigation every 3–5 days (soil-moisture based), more frequently for sandy soils.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

April in Sultanpur is all about managing heat and ensuring continuous production:

• Finish harvesting any remaining late-winter vegetables swiftly.
• Plant heat-tolerant summer vegetables like Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean, and Amaranth.
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation to protect crops from rising temperatures.
• Monitor for common summer pests and diseases, taking preventative measures.
• Harvest early-sown summer vegetables regularly for consistent market supply and income.

By focusing on heat-resilient varieties, smart water management, and continuous harvesting, you’ll successfully navigate the summer heat and maintain a profitable farm.