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

Are you a farmer from Chitrakoot, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Karwi, Mahuwa, Manikpur, Mau, Pahari, Ramnagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Watermelon.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the start of the Zaid season after the Rabi harvest, so with rising temperatures, regular irrigation is crucial for the new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chitrakoot 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, mustard, chickpea, and potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chilli 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: Lentil and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March) in Chitrakoot

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and beans.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that grow quickly and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for brinjal, chili, and tomato for the summer season.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after the initial heat subsides.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer brinjal, chili, and tomato seedlings raised in February.
✅ Benefit – Establishes the crops before the peak summer heat arrives.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Sow seeds of bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and sponge gourd along with supporting structures.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes land use and provides a continuous supply of vegetables.

Summer pulses (for soil enrichment and income):
Sow summer moong and urad dal.
✅ Benefit – These short-duration crops improve soil fertility and provide additional income.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Karwi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive well in March's warm weather in Chitrakoot.
• Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the next season.
  

🌾 Mahuwa Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans, Cowpea
• Intercropping: Plant vegetables in orchards like mango, guava (ladyfinger, beans)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are less water-demanding and suit Mahuwa's conditions.
  • Intercropping maximizes land use in orchards, providing additional income.
    
• Advantage: Efficient water use + extra income from orchards.
  

🌾 Manikpur Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber
• Prepare land: For summer paddy (rice) nursery.
• How & Why:
  
  • These cucurbits do well in Manikpur's sandy soil with proper irrigation.
  • Land preparation ensures timely rice cultivation after vegetable harvest.
    
• Advantage: Watermelon, muskmelon crops + timely start of paddy season.
  

🌾 Mau Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Round Gourd (Tinda), Pumpkin
• Manage: Existing vegetable crops like potato, pea (irrigation, weeding).
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourd varieties are suitable for Mau's climate and soil.
  • Proper management of existing crops maximizes their yield and quality.
    
• Advantage: Varied gourd production + healthy yields from existing crops.
  

🌾 Pahari Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration leafy vegetables provide quick income in Pahari.
  • Early tomato and chilli transplanting can give higher prices.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash from greens + early vegetable harvest = higher income.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Soil Preparation: Ginger, Turmeric
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd varieties are popular and profitable in Ramnagar markets.
  • Early soil preparation helps ginger and turmeric planting.
    
• Advantage: high-demand gourd crops + ensuring future spice production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Chitrakoot, UP - March)

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: 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 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 (Chitrakoot, UP - March)

• Give light irrigation every 4–6 days (depending on soil type and crop need) as temperatures rise.
  
• Water in the early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage in beds.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, it saves water.
  

Conclusion

March in Chitrakoot is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting remaining winter vegetables like peas and cauliflower. Clear fields for summer crops.
• Start direct sowing of summer champions: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Torai), and Sponge Gourd (Ghia/Luffa).
• Transplant chilli, brinjal, and tomato seedlings to their final beds for early summer harvest.
• Prepare beds and sow quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early cash flow.
• Manage rising temperatures with timely, efficient irrigation; stay vigilant against early summer pests and diseases.

If you follow these steps—balancing quick-growing summer greens for early income, medium to long-duration gourds and staples for steady harvest, and careful water management—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable summer season in Chitrakoot.