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

Are you a farmer from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP)? In May, in blocks like Amawan Sarai, Bikapur, Dariyabad, Harringtonganj, Masaudha, Mayabazar, Milkipur, Pura Bazar, Rudauli, Sohawal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, early Cauliflower, early Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, heat-tolerant Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season, with farmers preparing their fields for Kharif sowing, so regular irrigation is crucial for any standing summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in September–October.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ayodhya 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, and summer okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower 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 Ayodhya show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (May)

Sowing of Summer Vegetables:
Continue sowing vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, and beans.
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables for the market.

Rice Nursery Preparation:
Prepare nursery beds for rice cultivation. Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management for healthy seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Timely preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting during the monsoon.

Mango Orchard Management:
Carry out intercultural operations like weeding and nutrient application in mango orchards. Protect fruits from fruit flies and stone weevils.
✅ Benefit – Improves fruit quality and yield.

Pulse Crop Sowing:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (mung) and black gram (urad) after providing sufficient moisture.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides an additional income source.

Livestock Management:
Provide adequate drinking water and shade to livestock to protect them from heat stress. Ensure proper vaccination and deworming.
✅ Benefit – Maintains livestock health and productivity.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nursery preparation, orchard management, and livestock care in May, Ayodhya farmers can increase their income.

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

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amawan Sarai Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, chili, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables thrive in Ayodhya's May heat.
  • Ensure proper irrigation for optimal yield.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.
  

🌾 Bikapur Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Chili, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited to the sandy loam soil of Bikapur.
  • Use organic fertilizers for better quality.
    
• Advantage: Good market price for melons and gourds.
  

🌾 Dariyabad Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean, cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility for subsequent crops.
  • Early tomato transplant avoids monsoon risks.
    
• Advantage: Dual benefit of soil improvement and vegetable production.
  

🌾 Harringtonganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide fast returns.
  • Brinjal seedlings should be healthy and disease-free.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops for continuous income.
  

🌾 Masaudha Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are popular vegetables in Ayodhya.
  • Chili requires well-drained soil.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential with proper care.
  

🌾 Mayabazar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Trellising recommended for gourds.
  • Select disease-resistant tomato varieties.
    
• Advantage: Improved air circulation and fruit quality.
  

🌾 Milkipur Block

• Sow now: Okra
• Transplant: Brinjal, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra is a fast-growing and profitable crop.
  • Ensure adequate spacing for brinjal and chili plants.
    
• Advantage: High demand in local markets.
  

🌾 Pura Bazar Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Sufficient irrigation is crucial for melons.
  • Capsicum requires a sunny location.
    
• Advantage: Good returns from melon cultivation.
  

🌾 Rudauli Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Provide support for tomato plants.
    
• Advantage: Sustainable and profitable cropping system.
  

🌾 Sohawal Block

• Sow now: Spinach, amaranth
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables are nutritious and easy to grow.
  • Monitor brinjal plants for pests and diseases.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and nutritional security.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

• Give light irrigation every 3–5 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for all vegetables where possible to save water.
  

Conclusion

May in Ayodhya is all about preparing for the monsoon and securing summer harvests:

• Finish harvesting of early summer vegetables like cucumber, melons, and gourds.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing summer greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early cash flow.
  
• Plant heat-tolerant summer vegetables like Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, and Bitter Gourd.
  
• Raise nurseries for rainy season crops: Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, and Capsicum, ensuring strong seedlings.
  
• Focus on efficient irrigation for new plantings and regularly check for summer pests and diseases.
  
  

By focusing on quick-maturing summer greens for immediate income, planting robust summer vegetables for continuous yield, and preparing nurseries for the upcoming monsoon season, Ayodhya farmers can ensure a steady income and a smooth transition into the rainy season, setting the stage for a profitable year.