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

Are you a farmer from jalaun, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Rampura, Nadigaon, Jalaun, Madhogarh, Kuthond, Maheva, Ramapura, 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, Mint are also being sown. May marks the end of the Zaid season and the start of Kharif preparations, with hot, dry weather making frequent irrigation crucial for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for jalaun 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: Okra, brinjal, summer squash, and cucumber are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, capsicum, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early may, fields in jalaun 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), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranth (Chaulai), Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon.
✅ Benefit – These summer vegetables thrive in Jalaun's hot climate and provide good returns.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif crops like rice, maize, and pigeon pea (Arhar).
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for the Kharif season which is crucial for Jalaun's agriculture.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal if seedlings are ready. Ensure proper irrigation and pest management.
✅ Benefit – Allows farmers in Jalaun to extend the growing season and get higher yields.

Pulse Crops:
Sowing of summer pulses like green gram (Moong) and black gram (Urd).
✅ Benefit – These short-duration crops can be harvested before the Kharif season, adding to the income.

Fodder Crops:
Sowing of fodder crops like maize, sorghum, and cowpea for livestock.
✅ Benefit – Provides nutritious feed for animals during the summer months in Jalaun.

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

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Rampura Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Ridge Gourd (Turai), Cucumber (Kheera)
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds establish well in May's warm soil, providing early yields.
  • Raising chilli and brinjal nurseries ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon onset in June.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables fill market demand before the peak season, fetching better prices for Jalaun farmers.
  

🌾 Nadigaon Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia), Amaranth (Chaulai)
• Transplant: None (Focus on sowing and nursery preparation)
• How & Why:
  
  • These legumes are relatively drought-tolerant and can provide green fodder and vegetables in the pre-monsoon season.
  • Prioritize direct sowing to minimize transplanting stress during the hot and dry May weather of Jalaun.
    
• Advantage: Provides essential vegetables and fodder during a lean period, supporting both human consumption and livestock needs.
  

🌾 Jalaun Block

• Sow now: Muskmelon (Kharbuja), Watermelon (Tarbooj)
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato (for late Kharif)
• How & Why:
  
  • Muskmelon and watermelon thrive in the sandy loam soils of Jalaun and can be harvested before the monsoon.
  • Nursery preparation for late Kharif tomato allows for transplanting after the heavy monsoon rains subside, avoiding waterlogging issues.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon and muskmelon provide high returns in the short period. Nursery saves time for kharif season.
  

🌾 Madhogarh Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Ghilora/ Nenua), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Transplant: None (Focus on direct sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited to the hotter climate of Jalaun and can tolerate some water stress.
  • Direct sowing ensures strong root establishment before the monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Provides vegetables for local markets and can be a source of income generation before the main Kharif season.
  

🌾 Kuthond Block

• Sow now: Radish (Mooli), Carrot (Gajar) - select heat-tolerant varieties
• Prepare Land: For Ginger/Turmeric planting in June.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing radish and carrot, using heat-tolerant varieties, can provide a short-term income source.
  • Preparing land now allows for timely planting of ginger and turmeric with the onset of the monsoon rains.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables generate income. Prepared land saves time during the monsoon.
  

🌾 Maheva Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin (Kaddu), Round Melon (Tinda)
• Intercropping: With young orchards, if available.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops can tolerate the hot and dry conditions and provide a yield before the monsoon.
  • Intercropping maximizes land use and provides additional income from existing orchards.
    
• Advantage: Maximize land use to get additional returns.
  

🌾 Ramapura Block

• Sow now: Pointed Gourd (Parwal) - vegetative propagation.
• Mulch: Existing vegetable beds to conserve moisture.
• How & Why:
  
  • Parwal can be propagated through cuttings during this period, allowing for establishment before the rains.
  • Mulching helps retain soil moisture, reducing water stress on existing crops during the hot May month in Jalaun.
    
• Advantage: Vegetative propagation is faster and keeps moisture level intact during heat.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Mites
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 3–5 days, especially in sandy soils (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

May in Jalaun is all about smart heat management and preparation:

• Continue harvesting summer gourds, okra (bhindi), and cluster beans.
  
• Ensure timely and deep irrigation to protect standing crops from intense heat.
  
• Direct sow quick-maturing okra and heat-tolerant cucurbits for continued harvest.
  
• Start nursery beds for monsoon crops like brinjal, chilli, and early tomato varieties.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests like mites and whiteflies, and manage them promptly.
  
  

If you manage the intense heat with proper irrigation, ensure continuous supply from existing crops, and wisely prepare for the coming monsoon, you’ll navigate the hot season successfully and set a strong base for the next cycle.