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

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Malihabad, Mohanlalganj, Sarojini Nagar, 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.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season after the Rabi harvest, so with hot and dry weather, regular irrigation is crucial for summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lucknow 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: Wheat, mustard, sugarcane, and chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Moong and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early april, fields in Lucknow 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, Cowpea, Green Gram, Cluster Bean, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, and Watermelon.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops and thrive well in Lucknow's April climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for rainy-season crops like Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, and early Rice. These will be ready for transplanting by late May or June.
✅ Benefit – Allows for timely transplanting when the monsoon arrives.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
If you started nurseries for summer vegetables in March, transplant them now. This includes early Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato seedlings.

Summer pulses (if irrigation available):
Moong Bean, Urad Bean.
✅ Benefit – Short duration pulses that can provide an additional income source.

Sugarcane Planting:
April is a good time to plant sugarcane in Lucknow, UP.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane planted in April has better germination and growth rates.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bakshi Ka Talab Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare nursery: Okra, cluster bean
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables fetch good price in local markets.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely sowing for the next season.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon thrive in the sandy loam soil of Chinhat.
  • Early transplant of brinjal and chilli leads to higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Well-suited crops + proper transplanting = increased productivity.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, cowpea
• Intercrop: Vegetables in orchards (cucumber, bottle gourd)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cowpea are short duration crops suitable for April sowing.
  • Intercropping maximizes land use and income from orchards.
    
• Advantage: Short-term crops + orchard intercropping = diversified income streams.
  

🌾 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Summer squash (zucchini), ridge gourd
• Manage: Irrigation for existing crops (tomato, chilli)
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and ridge gourd are fast-growing and profitable.
  • Proper irrigation prevents water stress during hot weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + healthy crops = sustained profitability.
  

🌾 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach
• Prepare land: For rainy season vegetables (tomato, brinjal)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and spinach are fast-growing leafy vegetables.
  • Early land preparation ensures timely planting for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + proactive planning = continuous crop cycle.
  

🌾 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean, French bean
• Weed control: In vegetable fields
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and French bean are legume crops that improve soil fertility.
  • Weed control maximizes nutrient availability for crop growth.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + weed-free fields = better crop health and yield.
  

🌾 Sarojini Nagar Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, round gourd
• Pest & Disease Management: Monitor and control pests in cucurbit vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd and round gourd are popular summer vegetables.
  • Regular monitoring prevents severe pest and disease outbreaks.
    
• Advantage: High-value vegetables + proactive pest management = optimized yield and quality.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot 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, frequent irrigation, every 2-4 days, depending on crop and soil type, as temperatures rise.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

April in Lucknow is all about smart summer farming:

• Finish harvesting ripe summer vegetables like gourds and okra for good returns.
  
• Continue sowing heat-loving crops such as bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, and okra.
  
• Ensure regular and adequate irrigation; morning or evening is best to prevent water loss.
  
• Monitor closely for summer pests like sucking insects and fruit borers, and manage promptly.
  
• Use mulching to protect soil moisture, control weeds, and keep soil cool.
  
  

If you focus on these steps—selecting suitable summer crops, efficient water management, timely pest control, and protecting your soil—you’ll ensure a good harvest and steady income throughout the warm months.