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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Babhanjot, Belsar, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Dhanepur, Gonda, Haldaur Mau, Itiyathok, Jhanjhari, Kauria, Mujehna, Nawabganj, Paraspur, Roopaidih, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, 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, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season and time to prepare for Kharif sowings, so soil moisture is low and crops require regular irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda 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, mango, and summer okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Rice, chilli, brinjal, and tomato seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mung bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May) - Gonda

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Round Gourd (Tinda), Watermelon, Muskmelon, and Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif rice, tomato, brinjal, chili, and capsicum. Ensure proper irrigation and protection from pests.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings will be ready for transplanting with the onset of monsoon.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal seedlings from nurseries to the main field. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures healthy growth and good yield.

Fruit crops:
Plant mango, guava, lemon, and papaya saplings. Provide adequate irrigation and protection from heat stress.
✅ Benefit – Establishes fruit orchards for future income.

Green manuring:
Sow green manure crops like Dhaincha and Sunhemp. These crops improve soil fertility and organic matter.
✅ Benefit – Enriches the soil naturally and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

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

Let’s Start in May – Crop + Method + Advantage for Gonda Farmers

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babhanjot Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • May is ideal for sowing summer vegetables.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + timely planting.
  

🌾 Belsar Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the May climate of Gonda.
  • Transplanting allows for earlier harvests.
    
• Advantage: Good yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Prepare land for: Pigeon pea (Arhar)
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon are well-suited to the sandy loam soils of Chhapia.
  • Land preparation ensures timely sowing of pigeon pea with monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Maximize land use + prepare for kharif season.
  

🌾 Colonelganj Block

• Sow now: Summer squash, cowpea
• Manage: Irrigation for existing summer vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and cowpea are short-duration crops for quick returns.
  • Proper irrigation is crucial in May heat.
    
• Advantage: Maximize profitability with short duration crops.
  

🌾 Dhanepur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, sponge gourd
• Weed control: Existing vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables do well in May with proper support structures.
  • Weed control ensures optimal nutrient uptake by the plants.
    
• Advantage: Improved yields and quality.
  

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean
• Pest & disease management: Monitor and control in existing crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean provide good yields.
  • Regular monitoring prevents significant yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Protect existing investment in crops.
  

🌾 Haldaur Mau Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd
• Soil Solarization: For next season's nursery beds
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are suitable for May sowing in Gonda.
  • Soil solarization helps in controlling soil borne pathogens and pests.
    
• Advantage: Disease-free nursery for next season.
  

🌾 Itiyathok Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, ridge gourd
• Water Management: Efficient irrigation techniques like drip.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and ridge gourd are water efficient crops.
  • Drip irrigation saves water and increases yield.
    
• Advantage: Sustainable water use and higher yields.
  

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Summer Squash
• Mulching: To conserve moisture in existing vegetable fields.
• How & Why:
  
  • These short duration crop will supplement income
  • Mulching reduces water loss due to evaporation.
    
• Advantage: Save water and boost yields.
  

🌾 Kauria Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, bottle gourd
• Harvesting: Timely harvest of mature vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Proper harvesting ensures better quality and price.
  • These gourds grow well in this climate.
    
• Advantage: Better market value and reduces post harvest loss.
  

🌾 Mujehna Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Okra
• Fertigation: Apply water soluble fertilizers through drip irrigation.
• How & Why:
  
  • This ensures efficient fertilizer use.
  • These are fast growing vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Increased nutrient use efficiency.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon
• Support: Provide support structure to vine crops
• How & Why:
  
  • This increase fruit quality of vine crops.
  • Good market demand for these crops.
    
• Advantage: Improved produce quality and fetches better prices.
  

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Muskmelon, Bitter Gourd
• Thinning: Practice thinning in overcrowded seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • This ensures healthy plant growth.
  • These are summer season crops.
    
• Advantage: Better plant growth and increased yield.
  

🌾 Roopaidih Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin
• Record Keeping: Maintain a record of all activities and inputs.
• How & Why:
  
  • Help in analyzing profitability.
  • These vegetables perform well in May.
    
• Advantage: Improved decision making for future crops.
  

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Pest and Disease Scouting: Regularly inspect the crops for any infestation
• How & Why:
  
  • Early detection saves time and money.
  • These are short duration crops.
    
• Advantage: Reduced crop loss due to pest and disease.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash, Sponge Gourd
• Soil Testing: Collect soil samples for nutrient analysis
• How & Why:
  
  • This helps in determining the nutrient requirement of the next crop.
  • These crops can handle warm climate.
    
• Advantage: Nutrient management for next season.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (May - Gonda, UP)

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• 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.
  
• 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 (May - Gonda, UP)

• Give light irrigation every 3–5 days, especially during hot spells (soil-moisture based).
  
• 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 Gonda is all about beating the heat and preparing for the rains:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like bhindi, lauki, and karela.
  
• Give regular and sufficient water; irrigation is key in this heat.
  
• Plant quick-growing, heat-tolerant crops like lobia and guar if you have assured water.
  
• Start preparing your fields for the upcoming Kharif (monsoon) season's paddy and maize.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, especially due to high temperatures.
  
  

If you manage water smartly, keep your existing crops healthy, and get ready for Kharif, you'll sail through the summer heat and be well-prepared for the monsoon season's bounty.