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

Are you a farmer from Barabanki, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Banki, Bani Kodar, Dariyabad, Deva, Fatehpur, Haidergarh, Harakh, Masauli, Nindura, Puredalai, Ramnagar, Siddhaur, Sirauli Gauspur, Suratganj, Trivediganj, 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 Zaid season, just before the monsoon, so soil moisture is low and regular irrigation is crucial for standing crops while fields are prepared for Kharif sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Barabanki 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 June

• Standing/harvest crops: Okra, brinjal, bottle gourd, and summer squash are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early June, fields in Nashik 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), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in Barabanki's climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif rice, tomato, brinjal, and chili for transplanting after the monsoon sets in.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting and allows for staggered planting.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
No major transplanting is recommended in May due to the heat, focus on nursery preparation for upcoming Kharif season.

Summer pulses:
Green gram (Moong) and Black gram (Urad) can be sown for short-duration crops.
✅ Benefit – Helps in improving soil fertility and provides additional income before the Kharif season.

Fodder crops:
Sowing of fodder crops like maize, sorghum, and Napier grass can be initiated to ensure sufficient fodder availability for livestock during the lean period.
✅ Benefit – Ensures sufficient feed for livestock during the summer and monsoon seasons.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, summer pulses, and fodder crops in May, farmers in Barabanki can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) - May

🌾 Banki Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds are suitable for the May climate in Barabanki.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon.
• Advantage: Capitalize on early monsoon demand for vegetables.
  

🌾 Bani Kodar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Okra, Amaranthus
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and bitter gourd thrive in hot and humid conditions.
  • Okra transplanting ensures better yield and quality.
• Advantage: High market demand for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Dariyabad Block

• Sow now: Maize (for fodder), Cowpea
• Transplant: Tomato (early variety)
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder maize provides essential feed for livestock.
  • Early tomato transplanting can capture higher prices before the main season.
• Advantage: Dual income from vegetables and livestock.
  

🌾 Deva Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Lobia
• Prepare nursery: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and lobia are drought-tolerant and suitable for drier areas.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting of gourds.
• Advantage: Crop diversification for resilience.
  

🌾 Fatehpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd (Tinda)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and round gourd are well-adapted to the May heat.
  • Brinjal transplanting ensures healthy plant establishment.
• Advantage: Meeting local market demand for gourds.
  

🌾 Haidergarh Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Ladyfinger
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is quick-growing and provides early income.
  • Chili transplanting ensures a uniform crop stand.
• Advantage: Fast returns on investment.
  

🌾 Harakh Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare nursery: Okra
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon are popular summer fruits with high demand.
  • Nursery ensures timely availability of Okra seedlings.
• Advantage: High-value cash crops.
  

🌾 Masauli Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Radish (summer variety)
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd is a fast-growing vegetable.
  • Summer radish and Tomato fetching better prices.
• Advantage: Shorter duration crops yield profit quickly
  

🌾 Nindura Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and cucumber will get good return in upcoming months.
  • Early nursery establishment aids timely transplanting of Brinjal, Chili.
• Advantage: Nursery Management for Monsoon Crops
  

🌾 Puredalai Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cowpea grow well in May weather.
  • Transplanting Early Cauliflower gives better yield.
• Advantage: Diversified cropping.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd are well adapted to the temperature.
  • Early seedling preparation.
• Advantage: Reduced risk and maximized profitability.
  

🌾 Siddhaur Block

• Sow now: Green Amaranth, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth is a short duration crop.
  • Chilli transplanting for better growth.
• Advantage: Quick returns and healthy crops
  

🌾 Sirauli Gauspur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge Gourd fetches good market price in May.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for upcoming season.
• Advantage: Efficient resource utilization
  

🌾 Suratganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Lobia
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, Lobia are suitable for the weather in May.
  • Transplanting Brinjal enhances yield.
• Advantage: Optimal resource utilization and crop diversification
  

🌾 Trivediganj Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare nursery: Okra
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and Muskmelon are popular during Summer.
  • Nursery setup beforehand helps in early transplanting .
• Advantage: Increase Income with Commercial Fruit Crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Barabanki, May

Key pests to watch

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

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

• Given the heat, irrigate more frequently, typically every 3-5 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• 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

May in Barabanki is all about preparing for the heat and monsoon:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like gourds, okra, and cluster beans.
  
• Direct sow heat-tolerant greens (e.g., amaranth, cowpea) for quick cash flow.
  
• Ensure timely and sufficient irrigation for all crops to combat intense heat.
  
• Prepare land for upcoming monsoon (kharif) vegetable planting.
  
• Monitor closely for summer pests (sucking pests) and diseases.
  
• Towards late May, start nursery beds for early monsoon brinjal and chilli.
  
  

If you focus on continuous harvest for immediate income, quick-growing greens for cash flow, and meticulous preparation for the monsoon, you’ll effectively manage the summer and set a strong foundation for the main kharif season, ensuring steady profits.