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

Are you a farmer from Budaun, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Ambiapur, Bilsi, Bisauli, Datora, Jagat, Kadar Chowk, Miyanganj, Sahaswan, Salarpur, Samrer, Usawan, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the hot and dry Zaid season before the monsoon, so maintaining soil moisture through regular irrigation is crucial for all crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Budaun 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: Brinjal, chilli, tomato, and okra seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhaniya) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Moong and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April)

Land preparation for Kharif crops (Rice, Maize, Bajra, Sorghum):
Plough the fields after harvesting Rabi crops to trap moisture and control weeds. Prepare land for sowing Kharif crops by the end of April.
✅ Benefit – Early land preparation helps in better moisture retention and weed management.

Sowing summer vegetables (in Budaun-up):
Sow summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, and watermelon.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables fetch good prices in the summer market.

Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables (in Budaun-up):
Prepare nurseries for vegetables like brinjal, tomato, and chili for early Kharif season transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting.

Irrigation management (in Budaun-up):
Ensure proper irrigation for summer crops and vegetables. Use water efficiently by adopting drip irrigation or sprinkler irrigation methods.
✅ Benefit – Efficient irrigation ensures good growth and yield of crops.

Summer pulses (in Budaun-up):
Sow summer pulses like green gram (Moong) and black gram (Urad). These pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
✅ Benefit – Summer pulses provide additional income and improve soil health.

👉 In this way, by planning land preparation, summer vegetables sowing, nursery preparation, irrigation management, and summer pulses sowing in April, farmers in Budaun can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ambiapur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare land: For upcoming paddy (rice) sowing.
• How & Why:
• These vegetables provide good returns in the summer months.
• Timely land preparation ensures timely paddy sowing, crucial for yield.
  
• Advantage: Increased income through summer vegetables + timely paddy.
  

🌾 Bilsi Block

• Sow now: Okra (bhindi), cluster bean (guar), cowpea (lobia).
• Continue Irrigation: In existing summer vegetables like pointed gourd (parwal) and round gourd (tinda).
• How & Why:
  
  • Bhindi, guar, and lobia are short duration and tolerate heat.
  • Regular watering is crucial for parwal and tinda fruit setting.
    
• Advantage: Continuous vegetable supply = steady income.
  

🌾 Bisauli Block

• Sow now: Summer squash (chappan kaddu), long melon (kakri), ridge gourd (tori).
• Weed Control: In already sown summer vegetables; use hand weeding or recommended herbicides.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash, kakri, and tori are fast-growing and give quick yield.
  • Controlling weeds minimizes competition for nutrients and water.
    
• Advantage: Higher yield + reduced crop loss = more profit.
  

🌾 Datora Block

• Sow now: Watermelon and Muskmelon on river beds.
• Nursery Preparation: For early Kharif vegetables like brinjal and chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • River bed farming provides moisture for watermelon and muskmelon.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting of brinjal and chilli after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Off-season melon cultivation + timely kharif preparation.
  

🌾 Jagat Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (chaulai) for leafy vegetable.
• Intercropping: Okra with cowpea or cluster bean for efficient land use.
• How & Why:
  
  • Chaulai provides quick returns and is nutritious.
  • Intercropping maximizes land utilization and reduces weed growth.
    
• Advantage: Increased income per unit area.
  

🌾 Kadar Chowk Block

• Sow now: Cucumber and Bottle Gourd with proper staking.
• Soil Solarization: Treat soil with plastic sheet for controlling soil borne disease
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Bottle gourd requires staking for support
  • Soil Solarization help in eradicating soil diseases at early stages.
    
• Advantage: Better yield and Quality products.
  

🌾 Miyanganj Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd and Round Gourd.
• Pest and disease management: Monitor for pest and diseases and apply insecticide as needed
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide good returns in the summer months.
  • Pest and Disease management is good for plant health
    
• Advantage: Off-season vegetable cultivation and plant health.
  

🌾 Sahaswan Block

• Sow now: Pointed Gourd
• Irrigation: Timely check the soil moisture to keep soil moist
• How & Why:
  
  • This vegetable provide good returns in the summer months.
  • Timely Irrigation will help the plant to grow
    
• Advantage: Off-season vegetable cultivation and Plant Health.
  

🌾 Salarpur Block

• Sow now: Tinda and Summer Squash.
• Harvest: Start harvesting of already sawn crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide good returns in the summer months.
  • Harvesting already sawn crops help getting maximum returns
    
• Advantage: Proper growth and maximum revenue.
  

🌾 Samrer Block

• Sow now: Carrot and Onion.
• Fertilizer application: For already sawn crop use nitrogen and potassic based fertilizer.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide good returns in the summer months.
  • Application of fertilizer will provide nutrients for growth.
    
• Advantage: Growth and maximum revenue.
  

🌾 Usawan Block

• Sow now: Turnip and Radish.
• Harvesting: Immediate harvesting will help generate good revenue
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide good returns in the summer months.
  • Harvesting vegetables when they mature will generate more revenue.
    
• Advantage: Growth and maximum revenue.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Capsicum and Tomato.
• Watering: Timely Irrigation will help to avoid any moisture stress.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide good returns in the summer months.
  • Proper moisture in soil will help in better production.
    
• Advantage: Better Growth and Better Production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Yellow Vein Mosaic (YVMV)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery Mildew, Red Pumpkin Beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Khet mein do baar hafte mein ghoom kar dekho. Patto ke neeche aur naye phootte hisse check karo.
  
• Jo phal/patte kharab dikhen, unko nikal kar nasht kar do.
  
• Phal bhedak ke liye pheromone traps lagao aur khet ko ghaas-phoos se saaf rakho.
  
• Zaroorat padne par hi dawai ka chhidkaav karo, aur dawai badal-badal kar use karo takki keede aadi na hon.
  
  

Irrigation

• Garmi badh rahi hai, har 4-6 din mein halke pani do (mitti ki nami dekh kar).
  
• Pani jamne na do, khaaskar nursery mein. Nikasi ka accha intezam rakho.
  
• Mulching (sukhe patte/parali/plastic jahan mumkin ho) zaroor karo, isse nami bani rahegi aur kharpatwar bhi kam honge.
  
• Gourds aur tamatar mein drip ya furrow (naali se) sinchai acchi rehti hai jahan ho sake.
  

Conclusion

April in Budaun is all about smart planning and diligent care:

• Focus on regular harvesting of summer vegetables like Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Okra, and Brinjal to encourage more yield.
  
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation, especially during peak heat, and consider mulching to conserve moisture.
  
• Continue sowing of summer cucurbits (जैसे लौकी, तोरी) and Okra (भिंडी) for continuous harvest throughout the season.
  
• Scout regularly for common summer pests (जैसे रस चूसने वाले कीट, फल छेदक) and manage them proactively.
  
• Provide necessary support for climbing vines like gourds for better fruit development and air circulation.
  
  

If you follow these steps diligently—focusing on timely harvest for continuous yield, smart water management for crop health, and proactive pest control—you’ll ensure a successful and profitable summer season.