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

Are you a farmer from Ghaziabad, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Bhojpur, Loni, Muradnagar, Razapur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Muskmelon, Watermelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Basella are also being sown. This is the Zaid harvest and Kharif preparation season, with hot, dry weather requiring regular irrigation before the monsoons arrive. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghaziabad 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, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early June, fields in Ghaziabad 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), Cluster Beans (Guar), Cowpea (Lobhia), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Torai), Sponge Gourd (Gilki), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu), Watermelon (Tarbooz), Muskmelon (Kharbooja).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables are adapted to the Ghaziabad-up climate and provide a good yield during the summer months.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures healthy seedlings are ready for the monsoon season.

Vegetable Seedlings:
Selection of healthy and disease-free seedlings of vegetables is very important. Farmers in Ghaziabad-up should procure seedlings from reliable sources.

Summer Moong:
Sowing of summer moong can be done. Improved varieties like Pant Moong 4, Pant Moong 5, and Meha can be sown. This will improve soil fertility in Ghaziabad-up.
✅ Benefit – Summer Moong serves as a short-duration crop improving soil health and providing additional income.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and appropriate crop selection in May, farmers of Ghaziabad can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  • Summer vegetables have high demand in local markets.
  • Timely sowing avoids pest and disease attacks.
• Advantage: Good market price and yield potential.

🌾 Loni Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea
• Transplant: Summer Squash
• How & Why:
  • Cowpea and Amaranthus provide quick returns.
  • Summer squash seedlings should be prepared in advance.
• Advantage: Diversified income and improved soil health.

🌾 Muradnagar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare seedlings: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  • Gourd vegetables are suitable for intercropping.
  • Capsicum seedlings need proper nursery management.
• Advantage: Efficient use of land and resources.

🌾 Razapur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Round Melon
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  • Gourd vegetables can be trained on trellis for better yield.
  • Brinjal transplanting should be done in the evening.
• Advantage: Higher yield and quality produce.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Ghaziabad-UP, May)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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 (Ghaziabad-UP, May)

• Irrigate every 1-3 days (check soil moisture), more frequently in extreme heat.
  
• 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 Ghaziabad is all about smart summer management:

• Keep harvesting summer champs like Bhindi, Lauki, Karela, and Kakri for daily earnings.
  
• Water smart: Give light, frequent irrigation, preferably morning or evening, to beat the heat.
  
• Protect your plants: Use mulch (straw, dry leaves) to save water and shield roots from the scorching sun.
  
• Watch closely for summer pests and diseases; quick action saves your crop.
  
• Plan ahead: Get fields ready for monsoon crops, and consider planting quick-growing, heat-tolerant leafy greens like Chaulai (Amaranth) if irrigation is assured.
  
  

By focusing on continuous harvest for immediate cash, smart water management, and protecting your crops from intense heat, you'll sail through the peak summer, preparing your fields well for the coming monsoon, ensuring steady income and healthy soil.