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

Are you a farmer from Saharanpur, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Behat, Deoband, Gangoh, Muzaffarabad, Nagal, Nakur, Nanauta, Puwarka, Rampur Maniharan, Sadholi Kadim, Sarsawa, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Green Gram. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Early Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the Zaid season after the Rabi harvest, a hot and dry period where crops rely heavily on frequent irrigation to maintain soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Saharanpur 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 (methi), and coriander 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 Saharanpur 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 (Cucumber, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd), Summer pulses (Cowpea, Green gram, Black gram).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops and benefit from the increasing day length.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, brinjal, and chili in Saharanpur-up, ensuring seedlings are ready for transplanting after the monsoon arrives.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting allows farmers to take advantage of the monsoon rains for irrigation.

Planting of Fruit crops:
Consider planting new orchards of mango, guava, and litchi, as April provides favorable conditions for root establishment.
✅ Benefit – Diversifying income streams and ensuring long-term profitability.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum to provide nutritious feed for livestock during the summer months.
✅ Benefit – Ensures adequate feed supply for livestock during the lean season.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue planting sugarcane, ensuring proper irrigation and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting leads to higher yields and better sugar recovery.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, fruit crop planting, fodder crops and sugarcane planting in April, Saharanpur farmers 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)

🌾 Behat Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Okra
• Prepare Land: For early Kharif crops like Maize and Paddy
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables provide income in a short time.
  • Timely land preparation ensures optimal sowing conditions for Kharif crops.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income + timely Kharif sowing.
  

🌾 Deoband Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Irrigation: Ensure timely irrigation for standing crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Moong and Lobia are short duration crops fitting well in crop rotation.
  • Irrigation during peak summer months is crucial for crop health.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification + better water management.
  

🌾 Gangoh Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Tinda), Round Melon (Tumda)
• Weed Control: Undertake weeding in standing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and round melon adapt well to the climate.
  • Weed control prevents nutrient competition and yield loss.
    
• Advantage: High market demand + improved yield.
  

🌾 Muzaffarabad Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Turai), Ridge Gourd (Torai)
• Pest Monitoring: Regularly monitor crops for pest and disease incidence
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are well-suited for the local climatic conditions.
  • Early pest detection minimizes crop damage.
    
• Advantage: Suitable for local market + reduced crop loss.
  

🌾 Nagal Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), French Bean
• Soil Testing: Consider soil testing for nutrient management planning.
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans are good nitrogen-fixing crops, improving soil health.
  • Soil testing helps optimize fertilizer application.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + efficient resource use.
  

🌾 Nakur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Water Management: Implement water-saving irrigation techniques.
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are popular in the local markets.
  • Water conservation is essential in this period.
    
• Advantage: Marketable produce + responsible resource use.
  

🌾 Nanauta Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber
• Summer Ploughing: Plough fields to control soil-borne pests.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cucumber are fast-growing crops.
  • Ploughing helps reduce pest populations.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + pest management.
  

🌾 Puwarka Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Nutrient Management: Apply essential nutrients based on crop needs.
• How & Why:
  
  • These melons are in high demand during the summer months.
  • Proper nutrient supply is crucial for fruit development.
    
• Advantage: High profitability + improved fruit quality.
  

🌾 Rampur Maniharan Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ash Gourd
• Mulching: Use mulching to conserve soil moisture.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkins and ash gourds can tolerate hot weather.
  • Mulching reduces water evaporation from the soil.
    
• Advantage: Drought tolerance + water conservation.
  

🌾 Sadholi Kadim Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek
• Land Preparation: Prepare nurseries for monsoon vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy vegetables mature quickly.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting of monsoon crops.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income + preparation for the next season.
  

🌾 Sarsawa Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Purslane
• Irrigation: Ensure regular irrigation for all summer vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy greens are heat-tolerant and nutritious.
  • Consistent water supply prevents moisture stress.
    
• Advantage: Nutritional value + prevents crop stress.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens (e.g., Amaranth): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

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), more in sandy soils.
  
• 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 most vegetables where possible to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

April in Saharanpur is all about maximizing summer potential:

• Continue harvesting early sown summer vegetables like bhindi and cucurbits.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant leafy greens (Chaulai) and lobia for quick cash flow.
  
• Plant summer gourds (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd) and long brinjal varieties.
  
• Harvest mature produce regularly to get good summer market rates.
  
• Provide timely and sufficient irrigation, and be vigilant against summer pests.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick-yielding crops for cash, stable summer vegetables for continuity, and smart market timing—you’ll manage the hot season well and ensure good profits.