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

Are you a farmer from Agra, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Achhnera, Agra, Akola, Barauli Ahir, Bichpuri, Fatehpur Sikri, Jagner, Khandauli, Pinahat, Shamshabad, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Muskmelon, Watermelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Paddy, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid (summer) season and time to prepare for Kharif sowing, so managing soil moisture with regular irrigation is very important. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Agra 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 chickpea 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: Groundnut and cotton continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May)

Kharif Crops Sowing
Prepare for sowing Kharif crops like paddy, maize, millet, and pulses with early irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Utilize early monsoon rains effectively.

Vegetable Sowing
Start sowing vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Provides income from fresh vegetables.

Land Preparation
Prepare land for transplanting paddy and other Kharif crops. Ploughing and leveling should be done.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely planting.

Orchard Management
Manage mango orchards by providing irrigation and controlling fruit flies.
✅ Benefit – Improves fruit quality and yield.

Animal Husbandry
Ensure proper shelter and water for livestock to protect them from heat stress.
✅ Benefit – Maintains livestock health and productivity.

👉 In this way, by planning Kharif sowing, vegetable cultivation, and orchard management in May, Agra farmers can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhnera Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Agra Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Akola Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Barauli Ahir Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Bichpuri Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Fatehpur Sikri Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Jagner Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Khandauli Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Pinahat Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Shamshabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in hot and humid conditions.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Agra, May

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Mites
  
• Leafy greens (like Amaranth): Aphids, Leaf caterpillars
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Mites, Thrips
  
  

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, especially around crop rows.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance and apply in cooler hours of the day.
  
  

Irrigation for Agra, May

• Give light but frequent irrigation, every 3-5 days, depending on crop and soil type, particularly during flowering and fruiting.
  
• Avoid waterlogging; ensure good drainage to prevent root diseases.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic) to conserve precious moisture and reduce weeds, which is crucial in May's heat.
  
• Prioritize drip or furrow irrigation where possible to save water and apply it efficiently to the root zone.
  

Conclusion

May in Agra is all about smart planning:

• Harvest summer vegetables (okra, gourds) regularly for better yield and market value.
  
• Direct sow heat-tolerant crops like cluster bean, cowpea, bottle gourd, and ridge gourd.
  
• Plant quick-growing summer greens (amaranth, summer spinach) for continuous cash flow.
  
• Prioritize timely and sufficient irrigation, especially during peak heat; consider mulching.
  
  
• Actively scout for summer pests and diseases, and manage them effectively.

If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on consistent summer harvest, planting heat-tolerant varieties, and smart water management—you’ll navigate the harsh summer profitably and prepare well for the monsoon season.