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

Are you a farmer from Ghazipur, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Bhadoura, Bhanwarkol, Birno, Devkali, Ghazipur, Jakhanian, Karanda, Kasamabad, Manihari, Mardah, Mohammadabad, Nandganj, Reotipur, Sadat, Saidpur, Zamania, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghazipur 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, wheat, mustard, and lentil are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chili seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mung bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) in Ghazipur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Green Gram (Moong), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops that establish quickly in April's favorable temperatures.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, and pumpkin. Also, prepare nurseries for early paddy.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal, which were sown in the previous months.
✅ Benefit – Transplanting allows for efficient use of land and water resources.

Summer vegetables (if irrigation available):
Cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, and watermelon.
✅ Benefit – High demand for summer vegetables in the market ensures a good income.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue sugarcane planting.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely planting of sugarcane crop.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and summer crops in April in Ghazipur, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhadoura Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the warm April weather of Ghazipur.
  • Early sowing ensures better yield and market price.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on early summer vegetable demand for higher profits.
  

🌾 Bhanwarkol Block

• Sow now: Okra, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds are well-suited for April sowing in Ghazipur.
  • Early tomato transplanting can give a competitive edge in the market.
    
• Advantage: Diversify summer vegetable portfolio for stable income.
  

🌾 Birno Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses provide nitrogen fixation and are a good rotation crop.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting when monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: Improve soil health while preparing for the Kharif season.
  

🌾 Devkali Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are drought-tolerant and suit the April climate of Ghazipur.
  • Tomato transplant should be done with proper irrigation.
    
• Advantage: Cultivate vegetables with lower water requirements.
  

🌾 Ghazipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are in high demand during the summer months.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Meet local market demand for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Jakhanian Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in the warm climate of Ghazipur in April.
  • Prepare seedlings for monsoon season vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Focus on vegetables well-suited to the local climate.
  

🌾 Karanda Block

• Sow now: Okra, Green Gram (Moong)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Moong provides a short-duration pulse crop.
  • Early cauliflower fetches good price.
    
• Advantage: Diversify income with pulse and vegetable crops.
  

🌾 Kasamabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Lobia is a good source of protein and fodder.
  • Ensure timely availability of seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Grow protein-rich vegetables and prepare for the next season.
  

🌾 Manihari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber is a short duration crop with good market demand.
  • Transplant tomatoes early for better yield.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from cucumber and good tomato production.
  

🌾 Mardah Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd is a high yielding vegetable.
  • Prepare for timely transplant of monsoon crops.
    
• Advantage: Maximize yield and prepare for the next season.
  

🌾 Mohammadabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd, Green Gram (Moong)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Moong provides nitrogen fixation and income.
  • Prepare for monsoon season vegetable production.
    
• Advantage: Improve soil health and ensure timely transplant.
  

🌾 Nandganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea is a nutritious vegetable and fodder crop.
  • Transplant early tomato for better prices.
    
• Advantage: Diversify income and optimize tomato yield.
  

🌾 Reotipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the April climate.
  • Ensure timely availability of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on high-demand summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Sadat Block

• Sow now: Okra, Green Gram (Moong)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Moong is a short duration pulse crop.
  • Brinjal nursery needs to be well taken care of.
    
• Advantage: Pulse production and nursery for future.
  

🌾 Saidpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd gives a good yield.
  • Chili and Brinjal seedlings are important.
    
• Advantage: High vegetable yield and seedling preparation.
  

🌾 Zamania Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber is short duration.
  • Chili and Brinjal are important next season crops.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crop and nursery preparation.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, 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

• Give regular irrigation every 3-5 days, or even more frequently for sandy soils/young plants, based on soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds – especially important in April's heat.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

April in Ghazipur is all about smart summer planning:

• Focus on sowing main summer vegetables like Bhindi, Brinjal, Bottle Gourd, and Bitter Gourd.
  
• Plant quick-maturing summer leafy greens (e.g., Amaranthus, Palak) for regular cash flow.
  
• Provide regular and adequate irrigation to new sowings and standing crops due to rising temperatures.
  
• Monitor closely for common summer pests (like whiteflies, mites) and diseases.
  
• Choose heat-tolerant varieties of vegetables for better yield and resilience in the warmer climate.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick summer greens for early income, main summer vegetables for sustained harvest, and diligent water/pest management—you’ll navigate the warm Ghazipur April successfully, ensuring steady returns and a strong start to the summer season.