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

Are you a farmer from Meerut, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Daurala, Hastinapur, Jani, Kharkhauda, Machhra, Mawana, Meerut, Parikshitgarh, Rohta, Sardhana, Sarurpur Khurd, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season before the monsoon, so with rising temperatures, maintaining soil moisture through regular irrigation is critical for crop health. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Meerut 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 potato 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and sunflower continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early april, fields in Meerut 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, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – Warm weather promotes rapid germination and growth.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif crops like paddy and vegetables like brinjal and chili for the next season.
✅ Benefit – Gives a head start for the Kharif season and optimizes resource use.

Irrigated summer vegetables:
Continue sowing summer vegetables like round gourd (Tinda), pointed gourd (Parwal), and leafy vegetables, ensuring adequate irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Provides income during the lean period before the Kharif season.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize and Sorghum for livestock feed during the summer months.
✅ Benefit – Ensures adequate feed availability for livestock, crucial for dairy farmers in Meerut.

Sugarcane:
Continue planting sugarcane in prepared fields with proper irrigation and spacing.
✅ Benefit – Meerut is a sugarcane-growing region; timely planting ensures good yield.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Daurala Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Seedlings: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds mature quickly in warm weather.
  • Early seedling preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Take advantage of rising prices for early-season vegetables.
  

🌾 Hastinapur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Prepare Seedlings: Capsicum, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and guar are drought-tolerant legumes for summer.
  • Cauliflower seedlings should be started now for transplanting in late June/early July.
    
• Advantage: Drought resistance, early cauliflower production.
  

🌾 Jani Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing leafy vegetable suited for April sowing.
  • Chilli and brinjal transplants can be done now after hardening off.
    
• Advantage: Quick yields, capitalizing on the warm season.
  

🌾 Kharkhauda Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Tinda), Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Prepare Seedlings: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and ridge gourd are popular summer vegetables.
  • Start onion seedlings for planting in the next season.
    
• Advantage: Growing vegetables suited to the hot climate.
  

🌾 Machhra Block

• Sow now: Round Gourd (Chappan Kaddu), Sponge Gourd (Galka)
• Transplant: Tomato (if seedlings are ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Round and sponge gourds are fast-growing and demand is high in summer.
  • Tomato transplanting can begin, focusing on disease-resistant varieties.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and capitalizing on high demand.
  

🌾 Mawana Block

• Sow now: Long Melon (Kakri), Muskmelon
• Prepare Seedlings: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Kakri and Muskmelon are popular summer fruits/vegetables.
  • Cabbage seedlings should be started for the next growing cycle.
    
• Advantage: Meeting the demand for summer melons.
  

🌾 Meerut Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Cucumber
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and cucumber thrive in warm conditions.
  • Transplant tomato and chilli seedlings after proper hardening.
    
• Advantage: High-value summer crops.
  

🌾 Parikshitgarh Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Seedlings: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and bottle gourd are vigorous growers in warm climates.
  • Prepare brinjal seedlings for the upcoming monsoon season.
    
• Advantage: High yields possible with proper irrigation.
  

🌾 Rohta Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Okra
• Transplant: Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and bitter gourd have strong market demand in April.
  • Transplant capsicum after hardening off for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Good returns due to high market demand.
  

🌾 Sardhana Block

• Sow now: Summer Spinach, Radish
• Prepare Seedlings: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration spinach and radish varieties can be intercropped.
  • Starting cauliflower and cabbage seedlings will ensure timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and planned future harvest.
  

🌾 Sarurpur Khurd Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean are less water-intensive.
  • Early chilli varieties can be transplanted for early harvest.
    
• Advantage: Less water use, Early Crop.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Meerut, April)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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 (Meerut, April)

• Irrigate frequently (every 3-5 days or as needed) based on soil moisture and crop needs.
  
• Water early morning or late evening to minimize evaporation losses.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, to maximize water efficiency.
  

Conclusion

April in Meerut is all about managing summer heat and maximizing yields:

• Start harvesting early summer vegetables like cucumber, bottle gourd, and early okra.
• Plant heat-tolerant greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for quick income.
• Provide proper care (nutrition, support) to growing brinjal, chili, and tomato.
• Ensure frequent and adequate irrigation to combat the rising summer heat.
• Regularly check for pests and diseases and take timely control measures.

By following these steps—timely harvesting for continuous income, planting heat-tolerant greens for quick returns, and diligent care for main summer crops—you’ll ensure a productive and profitable April, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming summer season.