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

Are you a farmer from Moradabad, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Bhagatpur Tanda, Bilari, Chhajlet, Dilari, Kundarki, Moradabad, Mundha Pande, Thakurdwara, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Muskmelon, Watermelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato, Early Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Summer Spinach are also being sown. April marks the peak of the Zaid season after the Rabi harvest, characterized by hot, dry weather requiring frequent irrigation for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Moradabad 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: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and okra 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: Lentil and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) - Moradabad

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, and beans.
✅ Benefit – Warm soil promotes rapid germination and growth.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for paddy (rice) for the Kharif season. Also, start nurseries for early cucurbits like sponge gourd and ridge gourd.
✅ Benefit – Early preparation ensures timely transplanting when monsoon arrives.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal seedlings. Ensure proper irrigation after transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Established seedlings can withstand summer heat better.

Summer pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad).
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum for livestock.
✅ Benefit – Ensures sufficient feed availability during the lean summer months.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Moradabad District (April)

🌾 Bhagatpur Tanda Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, okra
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables tolerate the increasing heat of April.
  • Chilli and brinjal nurseries will be ready for transplanting after the monsoon's onset.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential during the summer and early preparation for the monsoon season.
  

🌾 Bilari Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean, cowpea, ridge gourd
• Irrigate: Summer squash, pointed gourd, long melon
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited to the warmer temperatures of April.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial for summer vegetables to ensure optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Increased production from summer crops and diversification of income streams.
  

🌾 Chhajlet Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon
• Manage: Regular weeding and pest control in cucurbit crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive in warmer conditions and have a high market demand.
  • Weed and pest control are essential for healthy growth and increased yields.
    
• Advantage: High return on investment due to market demand and improved crop health.
  

🌾 Dilari Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, round gourd, tinda
• Apply: Second dose of fertilizer to cucurbit crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-adapted to the local climate and soil conditions.
  • The second fertilizer dose supports fruit development and overall plant health.
    
• Advantage: Optimized plant nutrition and increased productivity.
  

🌾 Kundarki Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach, leafy vegetables
• Harvest: Early-sown vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Short-duration leafy vegetables can provide quick returns.
  • Harvesting mature vegetables ensures a continuous supply to the market.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and a regular supply of vegetables.
  

🌾 Moradabad Block

• Sow now: Green gram (mung bean), black gram (urad bean)
• Prepare land: For monsoon vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These legumes improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
  • Early land preparation ensures timely sowing of monsoon vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health and timely planting of monsoon crops.
  

🌾 Mundha Pande Block

• Sow now: Lobia (cowpea), guar (cluster bean)
• Monitor: For pests and diseases in existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are drought-resistant and require less water.
  • Regular monitoring helps prevent significant yield losses.
    
• Advantage: Reduced risk of crop failure and improved pest management.
  

🌾 Thakurdwara Block

• Sow now: Summer radish, turnip, carrot
• Thinning: In densely sown vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These root vegetables can be grown in the warmer climate of April.
  • Thinning ensures proper spacing and better growth of individual plants.
    
• Advantage: Optimized plant growth and improved root development.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Whitefly, Fruit borer
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Whitefly, Jassids, Fruit borer, Shoot borer
  
  

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 4–7 days (soil-moisture based), depending on crop and weather.
  
• 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 Moradabad is all about smart planning:

• Begin direct sowing of summer cucurbits (lauki, turai, karela, kheera) for early yields.
  
• Sow heat-loving vegetables like bhindi (okra), guar (cluster bean), and lobia (cowpea).
  
• Transplant summer brinjal and chilli seedlings; ensure proper spacing.
  
• Provide regular and adequate irrigation to battle increasing heat stress.
  
• Stay vigilant against summer pests and diseases, using integrated pest management.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on drought-resistant summer crops, efficient water management, and timely pest control—you’ll secure good yields and profitability during Moradabad's warm April.