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

Are you a farmer from Hamirpur, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Gohand, Kurara, Maudaha, Muskara, Rath, Sarila, Sumerpur, 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, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid (summer) season and time to prepare for Kharif, so maintaining soil moisture with regular irrigation is critical. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hamirpur 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, Okra, and Brinjal are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, Chilli, Cauliflower, and Brinjal seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, Fenugreek, and Amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Groundnut and Sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Gohand Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the May month climate in Hamirpur.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: High demand for these vegetables in the local market during this period.
  

🌾 Kurara Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean, cowpea
• Transplant: Early cucurbits (gourd family)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are quick-growing and can tolerate the heat.
  • Early transplanting of cucurbits allows for early harvest and better prices.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and good market demand.
  

🌾 Maudaha Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, lobia (vegetable type)
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and lobia are quick-growing leafy vegetables that are suitable for the season.
  • Prepare nurseries for the next season crops.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and preparation for the next planting season.
  

🌾 Muskara Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd and ridge gourd thrive in warm weather and provide good yield.
  • Brinjal transplanting is ideal at this time for a good crop.
    
• Advantage: These crops are well-suited to the local climate and market demand.
  

🌾 Rath Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin
• Prepare nursery: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and pumpkin are drought-tolerant and can withstand the heat.
  • Start nursery for main season vegetables for timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Ensures vegetable supply during the hotter months and prepares for the next season.
  

🌾 Sarila Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and bitter gourd are fast-growing and provide income in a short time.
  • Transplanting chili now will ensure good yields later.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and a staggered cropping schedule.
  

🌾 Sumerpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean
• Prepare nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are fast-growing vegetables that thrive in warm conditions.
  • Tomato nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and early preparation for the next crop.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Whitefly, Fruit borer
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chili: Whitefly, Jassids, Thrips, Fruit borer
  
• Cowpea/Cluster Bean: Jassids, Pod borer
  
  

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 light irrigation every 1–3 days (soil-moisture based), especially during flowering/fruiting.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds – very important in May.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for all vegetables where possible, especially gourds and tomato.
  

Conclusion

May in Hamirpur is all about smart summer management and preparation:

• Regularly harvest existing summer vegetables like cucurbits, okra, and cluster beans for continuous yield.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant crops like okra, cowpea, cluster beans, and bottle gourd where irrigation is reliable.
  
• Start nurseries for upcoming monsoon crops (tomato, brinjal, chilli, capsicum) under shade.
  
• Irrigation is key; use light, timely watering. Ensure good drainage for any pre-monsoon showers.
  
• Stay vigilant against summer pests like red mites and fruit borers; use timely, targeted control.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on maximizing current summer crop yields, planning heat-tolerant plantings for continuity, and preparing nurseries for the monsoon—you’ll manage May's heat well and ensure a profitable transition into the rainy season.