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

Are you a farmer from Deoria, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Baitalpur, Bankata, Barhaj, Bhagalpur, Bhaluani, Bhatni, Bhatpar Rani, Biskhar, Deoria Sadar, Gauri Bazar, Lar, Pathardewa, Rampur Karkhana, Rudrapur, Salempur, Tarkulwa, 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.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. April is the peak of the hot Zaid season, coming after the Rabi harvest and before the Kharif sowing, so regular irrigation is critical for summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Deoria 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: Sugarcane is ready for harvest, along with some late-season wheat.
  Mango orchards are flowering, and early-season vegetables like okra are being harvested.
  Some farmers are harvesting their mustard crops and potatoes.
  Bottle gourd and bitter gourd are also reaching harvestable stage.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chili, and tomato seedlings are being prepared for the Kharif season.
  Nursery beds for cucurbits like cucumber and pumpkin are also being prepared.
  Some progressive farmers are also raising early nurseries of rice.
  Cauliflower and cabbage nurseries can be raised for the next crop.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander are being sown for continuous supply.
  Amaranthus (chaulai) can also be grown as a quick, leafy vegetable.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Moong bean is being sown in some areas as a short-duration pulse crop.
  Groundnut sowing is also starting in suitable, irrigated areas.
  Some farmers are sowing sunflower as a cash crop.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) - Deoria

Sowing:
Summer vegetables like cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, watermelon, muskmelon, okra, and beans can be sown directly in the field.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow quickly in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation:
Prepare nurseries for Kharif crops like paddy, maize, and vegetables like chili, brinjal, and tomato.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting during the monsoon season.

Irrigation:
Provide regular irrigation to summer crops and vegetables to prevent moisture stress and ensure proper growth and yield.

Fertilizer application:
Apply necessary fertilizers to summer vegetables and crops as per recommended doses to promote healthy growth and high yields.

Pest and disease management:
Monitor crops and vegetables regularly for pests and diseases and take appropriate control measures.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nursery preparation, irrigation, and pest management in April, farmers in Deoria can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Baitalpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin
• Prepare seedling nursery: Okra, tomato, chili
• How & Why:
• Summer vegetables provide good yield under irrigated condition.
• Early nursery preparation gives seedlings a head start.
  

Advantage: High demand in local markets = good income.

🌾 Bankata Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon & muskmelon are profitable in sandy loam soil.
  • Regular irrigation prevents water stress during peak summer.
    
• Advantage: High returns if marketed early.
  

🌾 Barhaj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean, ridge gourd
• Manage: Whitefly and aphids in vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • These legumes fix nitrogen and improve soil health.
  • Timely pest management reduces yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Intercropping with maize for increased yield.
  

🌾 Bhagalpur Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ash gourd, pointed gourd
• Fertilize: Existing cucurbit crops with urea
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables thrive in warm weather.
  • Urea boosts vegetative growth in cucurbits.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential.
  

🌾 Bhaluani Block

• Sow now: Okra, amaranth, leafy vegetables
• Weed: Regularly in vegetable fields
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and leafy vegetables grow rapidly in April.
  • Weed control prevents competition for nutrients.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables provide quick returns.
  

🌾 Bhatni Block

• Sow now: Onion, garlic, turmeric
• Harvest: Potato, pea, mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • It's right time for sowing onion, garlic, and turmeric.
  • Harvesting of rabi crops to be done in time.
    
• Advantage: Increase overall returns.
  

🌾 Bhatpar Rani Block

• Sow now: Brinjal, chili, capsicum
• Irrigate: Regularly to prevent moisture stress.
• How & Why:
  
  • Solanaceous crops perform well with adequate soil moisture.
  • Regular watering results into good yield.
    
• Advantage: These vegetables are in high demand.
  

🌾 Biskhar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin, bottle gourd
• Support: Climbing vegetables with stakes or trellis
• How & Why:
  
  • Climbing support helps in better fruit development and air circulation.
  • Good air circulation reduced the fungal diseases.
    
• Advantage: Reduced fruit rot and improved quality.
  

🌾 Deoria Sadar Block

• Sow now: Summer squash, zucchini, round gourd
• Monitor: Insect pests and diseases regularly
• How & Why:
  
  • Regular pest & disease monitoring prevents severe crop damage.
  • Summer squash and round gourd are ideal for short-duration harvest.
    
• Advantage: Early detection prevents significant losses.
  

🌾 Gauri Bazar Block

• Sow now: Maize for fodder, sorghum for fodder
• Apply: Nitrogen fertilizer for enhanced growth
• How & Why:
  
  • Fodder crops support livestock during the summer season.
  • Nitrogen enhances the growth of green leafy vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Ensures sufficient feed for livestock.
  

🌾 Lar Block

• Sow now: Arhar (Pigeon pea)
• Apply: Boron fertilizer for proper seed and fruit formation
• How & Why:
  
  • Arhar (Pigeon pea) is a leguminous crop and add nutrient to soil.
  • Boron deficiency leads to flower drop & reduced yield.
    
• Advantage: Increases yield and prevents nutrient deficiency.
  

🌾 Pathardewa Block

• Sow now: Beans (French, cluster, etc.)
• Harvest: Early maturing vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans are short duration crops suitable for quick returns.
  • Harvesting early crops provides market advantage.
    
• Advantage: Quick and continuous income.
  

🌾 Rampur Karkhana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek (methi), radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Rudrapur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Support: With bamboo sticks, or threads
• How & Why:
  
  • Good Air circulation for plants.
  • Provide support for plant to grow upwards.
    
• Advantage: Reduce risk of pest/disease attack.
  

🌾 Salempur Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Manage: Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV)
• How & Why:
  
  • These pulse crops enriches soil health as well.
  • The leaves turn yellow with green veins
    
• Advantage: Nitrogen Fixation and increase yeild.
  

🌾 Tarkulwa Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Harvest: Timely Harvesting Prevents Over Maturity
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus (Chaulai) is a fast growing Leafy vegetable .
  • Over Maturity Reduces Market Value.
    
• Advantage: Continuous and high yielding.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew
  
• Chilli: Thrips, mites, viral diseases
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, 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

• Irrigate frequently, every 3-5 days, or as needed based on soil moisture and crop (water demand is high in April!).
  
• 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, to save water.
  

Conclusion

April in Deoria is all about managing summer crops and planning ahead:

• Continue regular harvesting of summer gourds (lauki, turai, karela, kakri) for best yield and market price.
  
• Plant new batches of heat-tolerant vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia), and Amaranth (Chaulai) for continuous supply.
  
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation, especially during morning or evening, to combat rising temperatures.
  
• Monitor closely for common summer pests (like mites, jassids) and diseases; take timely action to protect your crop.
  
• Prepare fields for planting Elephant Foot Yam (Suran/Jimikand) or other early monsoon vegetables, incorporating organic matter.
  
  

By focusing on smart irrigation, continuous harvesting, planting heat-hardy crops, and proactive pest management, you can ensure good summer returns and set the stage for a strong monsoon season.