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

Are you a farmer from Agra, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Achhnera, Akola, Bah, Barauli Ahir, Bichpuri, Etmadpur, Fatehabad, Jagner, Khandauli, Kheragarh, Kirawali, Pinahat, Saiyan, Shamsabad, 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, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season after the Rabi crop harvest, so soil moisture is low and crops will need regular irrigation to survive the summer heat. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Agra 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, potato, and sugarcane 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, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April)

Sowing:
Okra, Cucurbits (bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon).
✅ Benefit – Suitable for Agra's climate and short duration.

Summer pulses:
Sowing of summer pulses like green gram (mung bean) and black gram (urad bean) can be done. ✅ Benefit – Improves soil health and provides additional income.

Nursery Preparation:
Prepare nursery beds for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, brinjal, and chili for transplanting in June-July.
✅ Benefit – Gives a head start for the next season.

Irrigation:
Ensure adequate irrigation for standing Rabi crops like wheat, mustard and pulses to avoid moisture stress due to increasing temperatures in Agra.
✅ Benefit – Critical for maximizing yield.

Summer Fodder:
Sowing of fodder crops like maize, sorghum, and cowpea for livestock.
✅ Benefit – Ensures feed availability during summer months for livestock in Agra.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nursery preparation, irrigation, and fodder crops in April, farmers in Agra can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhnera Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, bitter gourd
• Prepare nursery: Okra, Cluster bean
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables like bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber and bitter gourd thrives well in Agra's April climate.
  • Prepare nursery for next crop in advance.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market prices.
  

🌾 Akola Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and Muskmelon requires high temperatures for optimal growth.
  • Ensure consistent irrigation for healthy crop development.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer demand for melons.
  

🌾 Bah Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), Cowpea
• Weed control: Regularly remove weeds in all vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and cowpea are well-suited for Agra's April conditions.
  • Weed control is essential for maximizing yield.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and weed management boost productivity.
  

🌾 Barauli Ahir Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber
• Pest & Disease monitoring: Keep watch for early signs
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing leafy vegetable suitable for summer.
  • Early pest/disease detection minimizes damage.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from Amaranthus and proactive crop protection.
  

🌾 Bichpuri Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, Ridge gourd
• Support: Provide support structures for vine crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd and Ridge gourd need support to grow properly.
  • Vertical growth maximizes space utilization and fruit quality.
    
• Advantage: Higher yields and better quality fruits with proper support.
  

🌾 Etmadpur Block

• Sow now: Green chilies, Brinjal
• Fertilize: Apply appropriate fertilizers as per soil test
• How & Why:
  
  • Green chilies and Brinjal thrive in warm weather.
  • Balanced fertilization ensures healthy plant growth.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops with good market demand.
  

🌾 Fatehabad Block

• Sow now: Round gourd (Tinda), Bitter gourd
• Water Management: Ensure adequate irrigation during dry spells
• How & Why:
  
  • Round gourd and Bitter gourd are summer season crops.
  • Proper irrigation prevents water stress and yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Cultivate vegetables suited to the hot climate.
  

🌾 Jagner Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Harvest: Start harvesting early sown vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick greens for short-term income generation.
  • Staggered harvesting ensures continuous supply.
    
• Advantage: Provides quick cash flow.
  

🌾 Khandauli Block

• Sow now: Cluster Beans (Guar), Amaranthus
• Mulching: Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster Beans and Amaranthus are drought-tolerant crops.
  • Mulching reduces water evaporation and weed growth.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation and improved crop health.
  

🌾 Kheragarh Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle gourd
• Pest Control: Implement integrated pest management practices
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Bottle gourd do well in April conditions.
  • Integrated pest management minimizes pesticide use.
    
• Advantage: Healthy produce and reduced environmental impact.
  

🌾 Kirawali Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Cucumber
• Disease Management: Monitor and control fungal and viral diseases
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and cucumber enjoy the warm weather.
  • Preventative measures for diseases are essential.
    
• Advantage: High value summer crops.
  

🌾 Pinahat Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd
• Irrigation: Ensure timely irrigation
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well suited for the summer season.
  • Timely irrigation is essential during summer.
    
• Advantage: Good yield due to suitable climatic conditions.
  

🌾 Saiyan Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, Sponge gourd
• Harvesting: Harvest vegetables at right maturity stage
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and Sponge gourd are popular summer crops.
  • Harvesting at the right stage ensures quality and marketability.
    
• Advantage: High demand in the market.
  

🌾 Shamsabad Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), Cluster Bean
• Soil Testing: Get soil tested for nutrient management.
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and cluster bean are well-suited for the summer.
  • Soil testing helps to optimize fertilizer application.
    
• Advantage: Better nutrient use and increased yield.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• 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 5–7 days (soil-moisture based, may need more frequently in peak heat).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nursery beds; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) generously to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

April in Agra means focusing on heat-loving crops and water management:

• Keep harvesting summer cucurbits and okra for continuous income.
  
• Sow new batches of quick-growing summer greens like Amaranth or heat-tolerant spinach.
  
• Plant or transplant long-duration summer vegetables: bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cluster bean, cowpea.
  
• Ensure regular, deep irrigation, especially during dry spells.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests like fruit borers and sucking pests; use IPM methods.
  
  

By managing your water wisely, regularly harvesting, and planting successive crops of summer vegetables, you'll ensure a steady market supply and good returns throughout the hot season. Stay profitable, Agra!