Vegetables to grow in march in Banda up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Banda, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Baberu, Badokhar Khurd, Banda, Bisanda, Jaspura, Mahuwa, Narauni, Tindwari, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Muskmelon. 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 Zaid season, following the Rabi harvest, with hot, dry weather requiring frequent irrigation to maintain soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Banda district for the month of March. 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 March according to your area.

What fields typically look like early march

• Standing/harvest crops: Wheat, chickpea, mustard, and lentil are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower 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: Sugarcane and summer moong continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Beans, Cucumbers, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, and Pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops that thrive in Banda's climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, and Onion. Use protected structures if possible.
✅ Benefit – Gives a head start to Kharif crops, ensuring timely availability.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetable seedlings like Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal that were started earlier in protected nurseries.
✅ Benefit – Early yields and higher prices in the market.

Summer pulses:
Green Gram (Moong) and Black Gram (Urad) can be sown now.
✅ Benefit – Short-duration pulses that provide additional income and improve soil health.

Fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, and Napier Grass for livestock.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of green fodder during summer months when pastures are scarce.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Banda, Uttar Pradesh (March)

🌾 Baberu Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare nursery: Okra, amaranth
• How & Why:
  
  • March provides suitable temperature for cucurbit germination.
  • Early okra nursery ensures timely transplanting for kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Early cucurbits in market + timely okra crop = higher profitability.
  

🌾 Badokhar Khurd Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean, ridge gourd, sponge gourd
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes (cowpea, cluster bean) improve soil fertility besides giving yield.
  • Early nursery of brinjal/chili allows transplanting before monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + early vegetable harvest = increased sustainability and income.
  

🌾 Banda Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, leafy mustard, radish, spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, pepper
• How & Why:
  
  • Fast-growing greens (amaranth, spinach) fill income gaps.
  • Tomato/pepper transplant in March allows harvest before peak summer.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + off-season produce = better market price.
  

🌾 Bisanda Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Prepare field: For transplanting of cucurbits (gourd family)
• How & Why:
  
  • March is ideal for watermelon/muskmelon sowing due to warm weather.
  • Field preparation ensures timely transplanting of bottle gourd, etc.
    
• Advantage: High-value cash crops + planned transplanting = maximized returns.
  

🌾 Jaspura Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin, round melon (tinda)
• Prepare nursery: Okra, eggplant (brinjal)
• How & Why:
  
  • Early sowing of cucurbits capitalizes on favorable spring temperatures and market demand.
  • Starting okra/eggplant seedlings now ensures transplant-ready plants before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Staggered vegetable availability + early market access = optimized income potential.
  

🌾 Mahuwa Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean, okra
• Intercrop: With young orchards (if available)
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes (cowpea, cluster bean) fix nitrogen, benefiting the soil.
  • Okra provides additional income.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced soil fertility + diversified income = sustainable farming system.
  

🌾 Narauni Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), coriander (dhania), radish
• Transplant: Chili, tomato seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Short-duration crops like spinach, methi, and radish generate quick returns.
  • Transplanting chili and tomato ensures early yield and better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Multiple harvests + early market arrival = consistent income stream.
  

🌾 Tindwari Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon, long melon (kakri)
• Mulch: Watermelon and muskmelon beds with straw or plastic
• How & Why:
  
  • March is prime time for sowing melons due to increasing temperatures.
  • Mulching conserves moisture and helps regulate soil temperature.
    
• Advantage: High-value crop + improved crop management = maximized yield and profit.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners (for late season crops)
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, 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

• Increase irrigation frequency as temperatures rise. Give light irrigation every 3-5 days based on soil moisture and crop need.
  
• 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

March in Banda is all about embracing the summer and smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late-season winter vegetables like potato, peas, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Prepare fields thoroughly for summer crops and begin sowing of heat-tolerant vegetables like okra, gourds (lauki, torai, karela), cucumber, and cowpea.
  
• Sow quick-growing summer leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early cash flow.
  
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation for all new plantings as temperatures start to rise significantly.
  
• Keep a close watch on emerging pests and diseases specific to summer crops, applying preventive measures.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—clearing winter crops efficiently, establishing summer vegetables for sustained yield, and managing water wisely—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable start to the summer farming season.