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

Are you a farmer from Kannauj, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Chhibramau, Guaganj, Haseran, Jalalabad, Kannauj, Talgram, Tirwa, Umarda, 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, Paddy.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. May is the peak of the Zaid season, just before the Kharif preparations begin, characterized by high temperatures requiring frequent irrigation to maintain soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kannauj 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, bottle gourd, and summer squash are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, capsicum, and onion 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: Moong and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May)

Sowing of Early Paddy: Farmers of Kannauj can start sowing early paddy varieties with proper irrigation facilities to take advantage of the monsoon.
✅ Benefit – Early sowing can help avoid peak monsoon floods and allows for timely harvesting.

Summer Vegetables Sowing: Sow summer vegetables like cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in the warm climate and can provide a good income.

Green Manuring: Prepare fields for green manuring crops like Dhaincha or Sunhemp. Sow seeds and incorporate them into the soil after 4-6 weeks.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

Sugarcane Planting: Continue planting sugarcane in Kannauj with proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop for farmers in the region.

Maize Sowing: Start sowing maize for fodder or grain purposes.
✅ Benefit – Maize is a versatile crop that can be used for various purposes.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing of paddy, summer vegetables, green manuring crops, sugarcane, and maize in May, farmers of Kannauj can increase their income.

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

"

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

"

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chhibramau Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, okra.
• Prepare seedlings: Tomato, chili, eggplant for June transplanting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables thrive in Kannauj's May heat.
  • Early seedlings ensure timely monsoon crop.
    
• Advantage: High yield, disease resistance during monsoon.
  

🌾 Guaganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean, pumpkin.
• Transplant: Watermelon, muskmelon (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are short duration high yielding crops.
  • Early watermelon fetches better prices before monsoon hits.
    
• Advantage: Maximize profits before monsoon arrival.
  

🌾 Haseran Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ridge gourd, ash gourd.
• Prepare seedlings: Brinjal, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables are less susceptible to pest and disease.
  • Seedlings preparation saves time during monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Secure yield and timely planting.
  

🌾 Jalalabad Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, yard long bean.
• Intercrop: Cucumber with maize.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and yard long bean enrich soil with nitrogen.
  • Cucumber benefits from maize stalk support and shade.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement, efficient land use.
  

🌾 Kannauj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, leafy vegetables.
• Manage: Irrigation for standing summer crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides quick nutrition.
  • Adequate irrigation ensures quality yield during hot weather.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash and preventing crop stress.
  

🌾 Talgram Block

• Sow now: Green gram (mung bean), black gram (urad bean).
• Mulch: Vegetable beds to conserve moisture.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mung bean and urad bean improve soil fertility.
  • Mulching prevents water evaporation, reduces weed growth.
    
• Advantage: Improve soil health and water conservation.
  

🌾 Tirwa Block

• Sow now: Summer squash (zucchini), round melon.
• Pest control: Monitor and manage fruit flies in cucurbits.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and round melon are fast growing.
  • Timely pest control prevents significant yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Early yield and prevents yield loss.
  

🌾 Umarda Block

• Sow now: Indian spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi).
• Soil testing: Prepare land for Kharif crops, test soil.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick growing leafy vegetables gives fast income.
  • Soil testing helps determine fertilizer needs for monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and prepares land for the Kharif season.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Kannauj, May)

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

• Give light and frequent irrigation every 3-5 days (depending on crop/soil type), preferably in early morning or late evening.
  
• Mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) is crucial to save moisture and keep soil cool.
  
• Avoid waterlogging; ensure good drainage while maintaining consistent soil moisture.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible for efficient water use and reduced evaporation.
  

Conclusion

May in Kannauj is all about smart summer management and kharif preparation:

• Keep harvesting summer vegetables like bhindi, gourds (lauki, karela, tori), and kakri regularly for good market prices.
  
• Give timely and sufficient water to all standing crops; May heat demands it.
  
• Watch out for summer pests and diseases; act fast to protect your crop.
  
• Prepare your fields for upcoming monsoon (kharif) crops, especially drainage.
  
• If irrigation is assured, sow quick-growing, heat-tolerant leafy greens like palak or chaulai for early income.
  
  

If you follow these steps—maintaining existing summer crops for steady income, preparing land for a successful monsoon season, and utilizing quick-growing greens for early cash—you’ll secure your earnings for the hot month and be perfectly ready for the upcoming kharif harvest.