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

Are you a farmer from Pilibhit, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Amaria, Barkhera, Bilsanda, Bisalpur, Lalorikhera, Marauri, Pilibhit, Puranpur, Sherpur, 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, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season, characterized by hot, dry weather, so maintaining soil moisture through frequent irrigation is critical for crop success. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pilibhit 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, chili, and tomato 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: Groundnut and urad continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (April) in Pilibhit

**Cucurbit Vegetables:** Sowing of cucurbit vegetables like bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, pumpkin, and cucumber can be started in Pilibhit-up. ✅ Benefit – High demand in summer months and good market price.

**Summer Vegetables:** Planting of summer vegetables like okra (bhindi), cowpea (lobia), and cluster bean (guar) can be done. ✅ Benefit – These are relatively short-duration crops and can provide quick returns.

**Green Gram (Moong) and Black Gram (Urad):** Sowing of summer moong and urad can be taken up as these are short duration pulse crops. ✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides additional income.

**Maize (for Fodder):** Farmers can sow maize specifically for fodder to meet the livestock feed requirements during the summer months. ✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of fodder for livestock.

**Sugarcane Planting:** Continue planting sugarcane, focusing on proper spacing and irrigation management in Pilibhit-up. ✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major crop of Pilibhit-up, providing a steady income.

👉 By planning for cucurbit vegetables, summer vegetables, pulses, fodder crops and sugarcane planting in April, farmers in Pilibhit can optimize their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amaria Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive in warm weather. Ensure proper irrigation.
• Early seedbeds prepare for timely transplanting after monsoon onset.
  

Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand, prepare for Kharif season.

🌾 Barkhera Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Beans (Guar)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Guar are quick-growing and drought-resistant.
  • Transplant Chilli & Brinjal seedlings raised in March.
    
• Advantage: Drought-resistant crops ensure some yield, early chilli/brinjal harvests fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Bilsanda Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Tori), Round Gourd (Tinda)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and tinda are short duration crops.
  • Early seedbeds for timely transplanting in July.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops, prepare for monsoon vegetables.
  

🌾 Bisalpur Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare Seedbeds: Okra, Bottle Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on riverbeds or sandy loam soils.
  • Prepare early seedbeds of okra & bottle gourd for next season.
    
• Advantage: High returns from melons, early preparation for monsoon crops.
  

🌾 Lalorikhera Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobhia), Amaranthus (Chaulai)
• Transplant: Early Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration legumes and leafy vegetables for quick income.
  • Transplant early tomato varieties to capture the market.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow, early tomato harvest fetches higher prices.
  

🌾 Marauri Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd (Turai), Sponge Gourd (Ghiya)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in hot and humid conditions.
  • Prepare capsicum seedbeds for transplanting after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential for gourds, Capsicum preparation for next season.
  

🌾 Pilibhit Block

• Sow now: Indian Spinach (Palak), Fenugreek (Methi), Radish (Mooli)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration leafy vegetables for quick income.
  • Transplant cauliflower seedlings raised in nursery.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops, Early cauliflower will yield better prices.
  

🌾 Puranpur Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare Seedbeds: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables can be sown now, if irrigation is available.
  • Prepare Brinjal seedbeds for subsequent transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Harvest before monsoon, Brinjal preparation for upcoming season.
  

🌾 Sherpur Block

• Sow now: Pointed Gourd (Parwal)
• Manage: Existing cucurbit vines (Cucumber, Gourds)
• How & Why:
  
  • Parwal can be planted now, ensure proper support system.
  • Provide support, irrigation, and nutrient management to existing cucurbit vines.
    
• Advantage: Perennial crop, Good yield if managed well.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: 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 3–5 days, especially during hot spells. Check soil moisture daily.
  
• 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 Pilibhit is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late Rabi crops like potato, wheat, and mustard.
  
• Start sowing summer cucurbits (cucumber, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd) for good early harvest.
  
• Plant okra (bhindi), cluster beans, and cowpea.
  
• Ensure regular and adequate irrigation for all crops due to rising temperatures.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and take timely preventive measures.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely sowing of summer vegetables, efficient water management, and proactive crop protection—you’ll navigate the hot season successfully and ensure good yields.