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

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Agauta, Anupshahr, Bulandshahr, Danpur, Dibai, Gulaothi, Jahangirabad, Khurja, Lakhaoti, Pahasu, Shikarpur, Syana, Unchagaon, 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, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season and time to prepare for Kharif; with no monsoon yet, soil moisture is low and regular irrigation is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bulandshahr 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 is ready for harvest, occupying a significant portion of the land.
  Mango orchards are laden with fruit, nearing their peak harvest time.
  Wheat harvesting is wrapping up in some areas.
  Okra is being harvested.
  Cucumbers are ready for harvest.
  Bottle gourd is ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal seedlings are being raised for the next season's crop.
  Tomato seedlings are being prepared for transplanting.
  Chilli seedlings are being grown in nurseries.
  Cauliflower seedlings are being prepared for transplanting.
  Onion seedlings are being grown in nurseries.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  Fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  Amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad continues in suitable areas.
  Moong continues in suitable areas.
  Groundnut continues in irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May) - Bulandshahr

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cucurbits (like Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd), Beans (like Cowpea, Cluster Bean), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach (Palak).
✅ Benefit – These summer vegetables grow quickly and provide income in a short period.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif crops like Paddy (Rice), Maize, and Pigeonpea. Also, prepare nurseries for vegetables like Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato for the next season.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting at the onset of monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early Paddy seedlings if irrigation is available. Prepare the land and transplant seedlings in the main field.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting of paddy allows for better utilization of available water and an early harvest.

Fruit crops:
Plant Mango grafts, Guava, Lemon, and other fruit plants. Provide proper irrigation and protection from heat.
✅ Benefit – Establishment of fruit orchards for long-term income.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Sorghum (Jowar), Maize, and Bajra for animal feed.
✅ Benefit – Provides sufficient fodder for livestock during the summer season.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, fruit crops, and fodder crops in May in Bulandshahr, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Agauta Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nurseries for: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the May month climate in Bulandshahr.
  • Ensure proper irrigation to cope with the heat.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = better profit.
  

🌾 Anupshahr Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash grows quickly and provides early yield.
  • Transplanting early tomato can avoid pest and diseases.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production = more market options.
  

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare nurseries for: Cauliflower (early season)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables are well-adapted to the hot weather.
  • Early cauliflower nursery ensures timely transplanting in the next season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on gourd demand + prepare for the next season.
  

🌾 Danpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Purslane
• Transplant: Brinjal (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy vegetables are fast-growing and nutritious.
  • Early brinjal transplant can fetch good prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Quick leafy greens + early market advantage with brinjal.
  

🌾 Dibai Block

• Sow now: Okra (high-yielding varieties)
• Prepare nurseries for: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra is a reliable summer crop for Bulandshahr farmers.
  • Capsicum nursery requires cooler conditions, plan accordingly.
    
• Advantage: Consistent okra yield + prepare for capsicum cultivation.
  

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (long varieties), Cucumber (desi)
• Transplant: Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds and cucumbers are well-suited for local markets.
  • Early chilli transplant benefits from optimal growing conditions.
    
• Advantage: Local market demand + early chilli harvest.
  

🌾 Jahangirabad Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd (hybrid varieties)
• Prepare nurseries for: Tomato (main season)
• How & Why:
  
  • Hybrid bitter gourd offers better yield and disease resistance.
  • Start tomato nursery for transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Higher bitter gourd yield + timely tomato nursery.
  

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (desi varieties), Ridge Gourd (local)
• Transplant: Brinjal (grafted varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Local gourds are adapted to the specific climate of Khurja.
  • Grafted brinjal offers resistance to soil-borne diseases.
    
• Advantage: Local adaptation + disease-resistant brinjal.
  

🌾 Lakhaoti Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (bush type), Cluster Bean (desi)
• Prepare nurseries for: Cauliflower (main season)
• How & Why:
  
  • These beans are good sources of protein for the summer months.
  • Plan the cauliflower nursery for transplanting in the appropriate season.
    
• Advantage: Nutritious summer beans + timely cauliflower nursery.
  

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (red varieties), Purslane (green)
• Transplant: Chilli (disease-resistant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy vegetables provide quick income and nutrients.
  • Disease-resistant chilli varieties are important for Pahasu.
    
• Advantage: Quick leafy greens + disease-resistant chilli yield.
  

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Okra (early maturing varieties), Bottle Gourd (small varieties)
• Prepare nurseries for: Capsicum (hybrid varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Early maturing okra ensures quicker returns for Shikarpur farmers.
  • Hybrid capsicum nursery requires careful management.
    
• Advantage: Early okra harvest + prepare for hybrid capsicum.
  

🌾 Syana Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (early varieties), Cucumber (long varieties)
• Transplant: Tomato (staking varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Early squash and long cucumbers have good market demand.
  • Staking tomato helps in better fruit quality and yield.
    
• Advantage: High market demand + quality tomato production.
  

🌾 Unchagaon Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (hybrid varieties), Ridge Gourd (high-yielding)
• Prepare nurseries for: Brinjal (hybrid varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Hybrid gourds offer better yield and disease resistance.
  • Hybrid brinjal nursery ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Higher gourd yield + healthy brinjal seedlings.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens (if cultivated): Aphids, spider mites
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, jassids
  
  

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 frequent irrigation, every 3-5 days for most summer vegetables, or as needed based on soil moisture and crop stage.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in fields; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) extensively to save moisture, control weeds, and moderate soil temperature.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible for efficient water use, especially for gourds and tomato.
  

Conclusion

May in Bulandshahr is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like bhindi (okra), gourds, and cluster beans.
• Prepare fields and raise nurseries for monsoon (kharif) crops such as brinjal, chilli, and early cauliflower.
• Direct sow monsoon cucurbits (bottle gourd, sponge gourd, ridge gourd) and cluster beans if not done earlier.
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation to counter intense summer heat.
• Monitor for common summer pests like jassids, whiteflies, and fruit borers, and manage them proactively.

By focusing on sustained yields from summer crops, timely preparation for the monsoon, and careful water management, you’ll ensure a steady income and a strong start to the kharif season.