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

Are you a farmer from Mainpuri, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Barnahal, Bewar, Bhogaon, Ghiror, Karhal, Kishni, Kurawali, Mainpuri, Sultanpur, 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, Chilli, Brinjal, early Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season and the time for Kharif crop planning; the heat is intense, so maintaining soil moisture with regular irrigation is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mainpuri 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, bottle gourd, tomatoes, and green chilies are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Moong bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May)

Sow summer vegetables:
Okra, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and beans.
✅ Benefit – High demand for summer vegetables ensures good market price in Mainpuri.

Prepare nurseries for monsoon crops:
Start nurseries for paddy, tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower for transplanting after the monsoon begins in Mainpuri-up.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings are ready for transplanting when the rains arrive.

Irrigation Management:
Ensure proper irrigation for existing summer crops, especially vegetables, in Mainpuri-up.
✅ Benefit – Prevents water stress and maximizes yield during the hot summer months.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum for livestock feed in Mainpuri.
✅ Benefit – Addresses fodder scarcity during the lean summer months.

Mango Orchards:
Focus on irrigation and pest management in mango orchards in Mainpuri.
✅ Benefit – Protects the developing fruits from pests and ensures a good harvest.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nurseries, irrigation and crop management in May, farmers in Mainpuri can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barnahal Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin.
• Prepare nursery: For early Kharif onion crop.
• Why: These vegetables perform well in Mainpuri's May climate.
  
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and market price.
  

🌾 Bewar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon, round gourd (tinda).
• Irrigation: Ensure regular irrigation for existing summer vegetables.
• Why: High temperatures necessitate frequent irrigation and these crops thrive in heat.
  
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer demand for cucurbits.
  

🌾 Bhogaon Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea (lobia).
• Pest control: Monitor for red pumpkin beetle and fruit flies in cucurbits.
• Why: Amaranthus and cowpea are short duration crops; pest control is crucial in this season.
  
• Advantage: Quick returns and minimizing pest damage ensures profitability.
  

🌾 Ghiror Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (okra), cluster bean (guar).
• Soil Preparation: Prepare land for monsoon season vegetables.
• Why: Okra and guar can withstand the heat; land preparation saves time later.
  
• Advantage: Staggered sowing and timely preparation for upcoming season.
  

🌾 Karhal Block

• Sow now: Summer squash (zucchini).
• Weed Management: Undertake weeding in all vegetables fields.
• Why: Zucchini grows fast; weed control prevents yield loss.
  
• Advantage: Healthy crop and minimizes weed competition.
  

🌾 Kishni Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd (tori).
• Water Management: Irrigate deeply but infrequently to avoid fungal diseases.
• Why: Sponge gourd is heat tolerant, proper irrigation prevents issues.
  
• Advantage: Healthy crop with less disease incidence.
  

🌾 Kurawali Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Support: Provide support for climbing vegetables like bottle gourd and bitter gourd.
• Why: Better sunlight exposure and air circulation prevents fungal diseases and increases yield
  
• Advantage: Improved fruit quality and reduced disease pressure
  

🌾 Mainpuri Block

• Sow now: Green chilies.
• Fertilizer: Apply top dressing of urea to vegetable crops.
• Why: Green chilies fetch good prices; urea boosts vegetative growth.
  
• Advantage: Higher yield and market value.
  

🌾 Sultanpur Block

• Sow now: Long melon (kakri).
• Mulching: Use organic mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Why: Kakri needs consistent moisture; mulching helps in water retention.
  
• Advantage: Reduced water use and weed growth.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, mites
  
• Chilli/Bottle Gourd: Thrips, fruit fly
  
  

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 2-4 days, depending on soil and crop needs.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper 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 Mainpuri is all about managing heat and preparing for monsoon:

• Continue regular harvesting of summer vegetables like Bhindi, Lauki, and Karela.
  
• Ensure ample and timely irrigation to protect all standing crops from intense heat.
  
• Prepare fields thoroughly for sowing early Kharif crops such as Okra and Cluster Bean with the first rains.
  
• Remain vigilant against summer pests and diseases, and take prompt action.
  
• Plan your Kharif crop cycle to leverage early market prices post-monsoon.
  
  

If you follow these steps—skilfully managing your summer harvests, conserving water, and meticulously preparing for the monsoon—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable start to your Kharif farming season.