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

Are you a farmer from Shravasti, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Bhinga, Harriharpur Rani, Ikauna, Jamunaha, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato, Early Cauliflower, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. This is the peak of the Zaid season, a hot and dry period before the monsoon, so maintaining soil moisture with regular irrigation is very important. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shravasti 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 chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, chilli, 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 sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early april, fields in Shravasti 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), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Sponge Gourd (Torai), Cucumber (Kheera), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Pumpkin (Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – Warm season crops that can be directly sown for early yield.

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

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like chili and tomato if the weather is favorable. Ensure proper irrigation and mulching to protect from heat stress.

Summer pulses:
Green gram (Moong) and Black gram (Urad) can be sown for a short-duration pulse crop.
✅ Benefit – Provides additional income and improves soil fertility.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum to ensure availability of feed for livestock during the summer months.
✅ Benefit – Helps in maintaining livestock productivity during the lean season.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhinga Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery for: Early cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • April is ideal for sowing cucurbits due to favorable temperatures.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after monsoon arrival.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + timely kharif preparation.
  

🌾 Harriharpur Rani Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean (Guar), Amaranthus
• Transplant: Brinjal (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like cowpea enrich soil with nitrogen before main kharif crops.
  • Early Brinjal transplanting allows harvesting before peak monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + early market access.
  

🌾 Ikauna Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin
• Prepare nursery for: Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables are well-suited to the Shravasti climate in April.
  • Early chilli nursery gives a head start for kharif season planting.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential + secured kharif chilli production.
  

🌾 Jamunaha Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Zucchini), Long Bean (Yardlong Bean)
• Transplant: Tomato (disease-resistant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and long bean offer quick returns in a short period.
  • Disease-resistant tomato varieties minimize losses during the transition to monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Fast income + reduced risk of crop failure.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• 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

• Give light irrigation every 3–5 days (check soil moisture regularly).
  
• 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 gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

April in Shravasti is all about managing summer heat and growing smart:

• Sow summer cucurbits like Luffa (Tori), Bitter Gourd (Karela), and Bottle Gourd (Lauki).
  
• Continue planting Bhindi (Okra) for steady summer harvest.
  
• Ensure regular, light irrigation in the early morning or late evening to beat the heat.
  
• Keep a close watch on fruit borers and sucking pests; act fast if you see them.
  
• Prepare fields thoroughly, adding organic manure for future summer vegetable crops.
  
  

If you follow these steps—choosing the right summer crops, managing water wisely, and staying ahead of pests—you’ll navigate the hot season successfully, ensuring a good yield and profit.