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

Are you a farmer from Hapur, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Dhaulana, Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, Rampur, Simroli, 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, Paddy.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. May is a crucial Zaid season month, marking the transition towards Kharif preparation, so regular irrigation is essential to manage high temperatures and dry soil. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hapur 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 summer moong are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Rice, tomato, chilli, and brinjal 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: Urd and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early may, fields in Hapur 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), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-weather crops that grow quickly and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Provides healthy seedlings ready for transplanting as soon as the monsoon arrives.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and ridge gourd seedlings grown in polybags.
✅ Benefit – Gives a head start to cucurbit production, ensuring early market arrivals.

Summer pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad) for additional income and soil enrichment.
✅ Benefit – Short duration crops that improve soil fertility and provide quick returns.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize, sorghum, and pearl millet to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the summer months.
✅ Benefit – Addresses the shortage of green fodder and improves livestock health.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, pulses, and fodder crops in May in Hapur, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View) for May - Hapur, Uttar Pradesh

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Dhaulana Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedlings: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • May is ideal for summer vegetables due to warm weather & sufficient sunlight.
  • Early preparation of seedlings ensures timely transplanting when monsoon arrives.
    
• Advantage: High yield and good market price for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Garhmukteshwar Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash, Round Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Continue sowing: Okra, Cucumber
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds thrive in hot, humid conditions and give a good yield.
  • Regular watering is crucial for these vegetables during this month.
    
• Advantage: Diversified gourd production leading to better income opportunities.
  

🌾 Hapur Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like cluster bean and cowpea fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting helps in catching the early market.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Rampur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Leafy Vegetables (Palak, Methi)
• Prepare for Monsoon Crops: Ginger, Turmeric
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration leafy vegetables provide quick returns.
  • Prepare land and seedbeds for upcoming monsoon crops.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and timely preparation for monsoon crops.
  

🌾 Simroli Block

• Sow now: Maize (for vegetable purpose), Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Manage existing crops: Continue irrigation and pest control
• How & Why:
  
  • Maize provides green cobs for vegetable use, watermelon and muskmelon benefit from the May heat.
  • Ensure proper irrigation and manage pests for healthy growth.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing returns from summer crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Chilli: Thrips, Mites, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/shoots promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. For sucking pests, use yellow sticky traps. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Irrigate frequently: every 3–5 days for most crops, or even daily for young plants in sandy soils, based on soil moisture and crop need.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Mulch heavily (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weeds. This is crucial for May.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, and other vegetables where possible. Irrigate during cooler parts of the day (early morning or late evening) to minimize evaporation.
  

Conclusion

May in Hapur is all about smart summer farming:

• Continue harvesting early summer vegetables like Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, and Okra for regular income.
  
• Direct sow heat-tolerant vegetables such as Okra, Cluster Beans (Guar), Cowpea (Lobiya), and Amaranth (Chaulai).
  
• Maintain seedlings of brinjal, chili, and early monsoon tomatoes in a protected nursery, if preparing for later transplant.
  
• Plan staggered sowing for popular summer crops to ensure continuous harvest and better market prices.
  
• Manage water wisely with timely, efficient irrigation and actively monitor for summer pests and diseases.
  
  

By focusing on heat-tolerant summer vegetables, efficient water management, and timely pest control, you'll ensure a steady income and prepare your fields for the coming monsoon season strong, steady, and profitable.