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

Are you a farmer from Hathras, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Hasayan, Hathras, Mursan, Sadabad, Sahpau, Sasni, Sikandrarao, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. 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 before the Kharif sowing begins, so soil moisture is low and regular irrigation is crucial for all crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in July–August.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hathras 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, wheat, mustard, and potatoes are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, chili, and tomato 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: Green gram and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May)

Kharif Crops:
Prepare the land for Kharif crops like paddy, maize, millet, and pulses.
✅ Benefit – Timely preparation ensures optimal soil conditions for sowing with the monsoon onset.

Vegetable Crops:
Start nurseries for vegetables like okra (ladyfinger), cucurbits (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin), and beans.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery raising provides a head start for the monsoon season.

Fruit Crops:
Undertake planting of new orchards of mango, guava, and lemon.
✅ Benefit – Utilizing the pre-monsoon period for planting allows root establishment before heavy rains.

Green Manuring:
Sow green manure crops like dhaincha or sunhemp in fields to improve soil fertility. Incorporate them into the soil after 45-60 days.
✅ Benefit – Enhances soil health naturally and reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers.

Water Conservation:
Implement water conservation techniques like bunding and contour plowing to maximize rainwater harvesting.
✅ Benefit – Increases soil moisture retention and minimizes water runoff during the monsoon.

👉 In this way, by planning for Kharif crops, vegetable nurseries, fruit orchards, green manuring, and water conservation in May, farmers in Hathras can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Hathras District

🌾 Hasayan Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the Hathras's May heat.
  • Ensure proper irrigation to avoid moisture stress.
    
• Advantage: Good market demand in nearby cities.
  

🌾 Hathras Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Prepare Nursery: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Guar are relatively drought-tolerant.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting in June.
    
• Advantage: Less water requirement, early market arrival of cole crops.
  

🌾 Mursan Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Intercrop: With summer pulses like Moong or Urad
• How & Why:
  
  • Melons fetch good prices in the early summer market.
  • Pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
    
• Advantage: High returns, soil health improvement.
  

🌾 Sadabad Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd (Turai), Sponge Gourd (Gilki)
• Support: Provide proper staking for gourds.
  
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are fast-growing and high-yielding.
  • Staking prevents fruit rot and improves quality.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest, good market demand.
  

🌾 Sahpau Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Green Manure: Sow Dhaincha or Sunhemp for soil enrichment.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are nutritious and fast-growing.
  • Green manuring improves soil health for the next crop.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement, nutritional security.
  

🌾 Sasni Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot (for seed production)
• Irrigation: Ensure timely irrigation to prevent bolting.
  
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish gives quick returns; Carrot seed production is profitable.
  • Proper irrigation is crucial for seed quality.
    
• Advantage: Seed production income, quick cash crop.
  

🌾 Sikandrarao Block

• Sow now: Elephant Foot Yam (Suran), Colocasia (Arbi)
• Prepare pits: For planting mango and guava saplings.
  
• How & Why:
  
  • Yam and Colocasia are suitable for May planting.
  • Advance pit preparation ensures timely planting of fruit trees during monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Long-term income from fruit trees, diversification.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Hathras, May)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Powdery Mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
• Chilli: Thrips, Mites
  
  

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 (Hathras, May)

• Irrigate more frequently, every 2-4 days, especially for new plantings and flowering crops. Water in early morning or late evening.
  
• Avoid waterlogging, but ensure consistent moisture, crucial during flowering and fruit development.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil cool.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for gourds, tomato, and brinjal.
  

Conclusion

May in Hathras is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting summer vegetables like Okra, Brinjal, and Gourds for steady income.
  
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation, using mulching to conserve precious water.
  
• Vigilantly manage summer pests and diseases; act quickly at the first signs.
  
• Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables such as Brinjal, Chilli, and Ridge Gourd.
  
• Consider planting heat-tolerant leafy greens like Amaranthus (Chaulai) for quick cash.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on maximizing summer yields, smart water management, and timely preparation for monsoon crops—you’ll ensure continuous income and a strong start to the Kharif season.