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

Are you a farmer from Sambhal, up (UP)? In May, in blocks like Asmoli, Bahjoi, Baniyakhera, Chandausi, Gunnour, Panwasa, Rajpura, Sambhal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. 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 (summer) season before the monsoon, so soil moisture is low and crops require regular irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in August–September.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sambhal 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 june

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, mango, and bottle gourd are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  Okra is also ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, and chili seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  Cauliflower seedlings are being prepared.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (May)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cluster Bean (Gwar), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in Sambhal's climate and provide quick returns.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, and sponge gourd. Also, prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato and chili.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after the monsoon onset.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cucurbit seedlings (if available) to prepared fields with proper irrigation facilities.

Summer Moong and Urad: Sow summer moong and urad if irrigation is available. Select short-duration varieties.
✅ Benefit – Provides an additional crop cycle and income before the Kharif season.

Sugarcane planting: Continue sugarcane planting.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures better germination and growth for the next season.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, summer pulses, and sugarcane planting in May, Sambhal farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Asmoli Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables are suitable for the May month climate and have good market demand.
  • Ensure proper irrigation and pest management for healthy crop growth.
• Advantage: High yield potential and good market price during off-season.

🌾 Bahjoi Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Round Gourd (Tinda)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  • These crops thrive in warm weather and provide a good yield in a short period.
  • Early tomato transplanting allows for harvesting before the peak season, resulting in better prices.
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables with good market demand and potential for higher profits.

🌾 Baniyakhera Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  • These legumes improve soil fertility and provide a sustainable cropping option.
  • Prepare nurseries for Brinjal and Capsicum to get seedlings ready for transplanting after monsoon.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and preparation for the next cropping season.

🌾 Chandausi Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables provide a quick income and improve soil health.
  • Transplant chilli seedlings to ensure early fruiting.
• Advantage: Fast cash flow and optimum resource utilization.

🌾 Gunnour Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Turai), Ash Gourd (Petha)
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato (for late season)
• How & Why:
  • These gourds are well-suited to the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Prepare Tomato nursery to get seedlings ready for transplanting after the monsoon.
• Advantage: High yield potential and good market demand.

🌾 Panwasa Block

• Sow now: Long melon (Kakri), Watermelon
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  • These cucurbits are heat-tolerant and can provide a good yield in the summer months.
• Advantage: High water use efficiency and good returns.

🌾 Rajpura Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower (early season)
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Carrot can be sown for an early harvest before the monsoon.
  • Prepare Cauliflower nursery to get seedlings ready for transplanting after the monsoon.
• Advantage: Early harvest and preparation for next season.

🌾 Sambhal Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Prepare Nursery: Okra (for late season)
• How & Why:
  • These pulses help in improving soil fertility and provide a good source of income.
  • Prepare Okra nursery to get seedlings ready for transplanting after the monsoon.
• Advantage: Soil health and preparation for the Kharif season.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, mites
  
• 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 promptly.
  
• 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 but frequent irrigation, every 1-3 days, especially in extreme heat. Check soil moisture daily.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and reduce weeds – very critical in May heat.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible to save water.
  

Conclusion

May in Sambhal is all about smart planning:

• Continue regular harvesting of summer vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, and bitter gourd.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant leafy greens such as Amaranth and Purslane for quick market cash.
  
• Plant new batches of okra and cucurbits to ensure continuous supply through the summer.
  
• Prepare fields and raise nurseries for upcoming monsoon crops like chilli and brinjal.
  
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation, using mulching to conserve moisture during the intense heat.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, applying control measures promptly.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick greens for cash flow, continuous summer crops for stability, and timely preparation for monsoon—you’ll manage the hot season well and set yourself up for a strong rainy season harvest.