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

Are you a farmer from Mahoba, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Charkhari, Jaitpur, Kabrai, Panwari, 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, early Cauliflower, Paddy.

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 before the monsoon, so maintaining soil moisture through frequent irrigation is critical for any standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mahoba 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, and summer squash are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, and cauliflower 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 upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early may, fields in Mahoba 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), Beans (Lobhia), Gourds (like Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd), Cucumber, and Amaranthus (Chaulai).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm weather and provide a quick yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif crops like Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, and Cauliflower (for the upcoming season).
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after the monsoon onset.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetable seedlings like chili and brinjal, if already prepared in April. Ensure proper irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Allows for an early harvest and better market prices before the main season crops arrive.

Summer pulses (if irrigation is available):
Green Gram (Moong) and Black Gram (Urad).
✅ Benefit – Short duration crops that can improve soil health and provide additional income.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, and Cowpea to ensure sufficient feed for livestock during the summer months.
✅ Benefit – Prevents shortage of animal feed during the dry season in Mahoba.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Charkhari Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chili, Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
• Okra, Cluster Beans provide yield in 45-50 days for quick returns.
• Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting during monsoon onset.
  

Advantage: Early vegetables + monsoon crop readiness = better profits.

🌾 Jaitpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a short duration crop giving quick yield and nutrition.
  • Transplanting brinjal & chili ensures proper root establishment before heavy rains.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + established vegetable crops = stable income.
  

🌾 Kabrai Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Round Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits provide good yield and are suitable for intercropping.
  • Nursery preparation for tomato & cauliflower ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after monsoon begins.
    
• Advantage: Intercropping benefits + timely transplanting = higher yields.
  

🌾 Panwari Block

• Sow now: Lobia (Black-eyed peas), Pumpkin
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Lobia provides nitrogen fixation, benefiting subsequent crops.
  • Transplanting ensures proper establishment of tomato and chili crops.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + vegetable crops = sustainable yields.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Powdery Mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Mites
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Jassids
  
  

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 frequent, light irrigation every 3-5 days (soil-moisture based), especially in high heat.
  
• 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

May in Mahoba is all about smart summer farming:

• Keep harvesting summer vegetables like Okra, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, and Ridge gourd for steady income.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant varieties of Okra, Cluster Bean, and Cowpea to ensure continuous supply.
  
• Start nurseries for early Kharif crops like Chilli and Brinjal, and some early Tomato varieties, ready for transplanting post-monsoon.
  
• Focus on light but frequent irrigation. Use mulching to conserve moisture and keep soil cool.
  
• Stay vigilant for red mites and other common summer pests, taking timely action.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on continuous harvest, smart sowing for hot weather, and preparing your fields for the upcoming monsoon—you’ll navigate the summer strong, steady, and profitable.