Vegetables to grow in april in Kannauj up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Kannauj, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Chhibramau, Gughrapur, Haseran, Jalalabad, Kannauj, Lakhanpur, Talgram, Umarda, 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 after the Rabi harvest, so with rising temperatures and low soil moisture, regular irrigation is critical for all summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kannauj district for the month of April. 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 April according to your area.

What fields typically look like early april

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, wheat, mustard, and chickpeas are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chili 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cucurbits (like Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops that thrive in April's weather and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif crops like Paddy (rice) and vegetables like Brinjal, Tomato, and Chili for the upcoming monsoon season.
✅ Benefit – Allows for timely transplanting once the monsoon arrives, ensuring a good start for the Kharif season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal seedlings raised in March. Ensure proper irrigation and mulching to protect them from the heat.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes the growing season for these vegetables before the peak summer heat sets in.

Pulses and Oilseeds:
Sow summer pulses like Moong and Urad, and oilseeds like Groundnut and Sunflower.
✅ Benefit – These short-duration crops can be harvested before the monsoon, providing an additional source of income.

Sugarcane:
Continue planting sugarcane sets, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Early planting leads to better yields and higher sugar recovery.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and summer crops in April in Kannauj, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chhibramau Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber.
• Prepare seedlings: Okra, chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide good yield.
  • Early sowing ensures better market prices and reduces pest attacks.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables ensures good returns.
  

🌾 Gughrapur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, squash, watermelon, muskmelon.
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli, brinjal (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well-suited for the sandy loam soil of Gughrapur.
  • Transplanting early varieties gives a head start before monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon and muskmelon fetch high prices during summer.
  

🌾 Haseran Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean, okra.
• Prepare seedlings: Chilli, brinjal (for main season).
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility and provide green manure.
  • Okra is a reliable crop with consistent demand.
    
• Advantage: Legumes fix nitrogen, reducing fertilizer costs.
  

🌾 Jalalabad Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach, coriander (for short duration).
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal (improved varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Short-duration crops provide quick returns.
  • Improved varieties of chilli and brinjal are resistant to diseases.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and disease-resistant crops ensure better yields.
  

🌾 Kannauj Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber.
• Prepare seedlings: Okra, chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide good yield.
  • Early sowing ensures better market prices and reduces pest attacks.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables ensures good returns.
  

🌾 Lakhanpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, squash, watermelon, muskmelon.
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli, brinjal (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well-suited for the sandy loam soil of Lakhanpur.
  • Transplanting early varieties gives a head start before monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon and muskmelon fetch high prices during summer.
  

🌾 Talgram Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean, okra.
• Prepare seedlings: Chilli, brinjal (for main season).
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility and provide green manure.
  • Okra is a reliable crop with consistent demand.
    
• Advantage: Legumes fix nitrogen, reducing fertilizer costs.
  

🌾 Umarda Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach, coriander (for short duration).
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal (improved varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Short-duration crops provide quick returns.
  • Improved varieties of chilli and brinjal are resistant to diseases.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and disease-resistant crops ensure better yields.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Kannauj, April)

• Okra (Bhindi): Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (Lauki, Tinda, Kheera): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle
  
• Tomato/Brinjal (Tamatar, Baigan): Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
• Chilli (Mirch): Thrips, Mites, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• रोजाना या हर दूसरे दिन खेत का मुआयना करें. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and yellow sticky traps for whitefly/jassids. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Kannauj, April)

• Give light but frequent irrigation, every 2-4 days depending on crop and soil type, due to heat.
  
• Irrigate early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation losses.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage in fields and nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, reduce weeds, and keep soil cool. This is very important in April.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

April in Kannauj is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting ripe summer vegetables like gourds, cucumber, and okra.
  
• Sow late varieties of heat-tolerant vegetables like okra, cluster bean, and bottle gourd for continuous supply.
  
• Manage irrigation smartly, providing water in the early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation.
  
• Keep a vigilant eye on common summer pests like jassids, whiteflies, and fruit borers, and take timely action.
  
• Start preparing fields for upcoming Kharif (monsoon) crops to be ready in time.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on consistent harvest from existing crops, planting new varieties for extended yield, and intelligent resource management—you’ll navigate the summer strong, steady, and profitable, while preparing for the next season.