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

Are you a farmer from Sonbhadra, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Babahni, Chatra, Chopan, Dudhi, Ghorawal, Karman, Myorpur, Nagwa, Robertsganj, 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, Capsicum, Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the Zaid or summer season, a hot and dry period after the Rabi harvest, so regular irrigation is essential for new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sonbhadra 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: Sugarcane, wheat, mustard, and chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower 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 and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March)

Sowing of summer vegetables (direct sowing):
Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, okra, cluster bean, cowpea.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables can be harvested before the monsoon and fetch good prices.

Nursery preparation:
Prepare nurseries for early paddy (rice), tomato, brinjal, and chili. Use raised beds to protect from waterlogging.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings are ready for transplanting as soon as the monsoon starts.

Land preparation:
Prepare land for summer pulses like moong and urad. Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
✅ Benefit – Summer pulses improve soil fertility and provide an additional income source.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue planting sugarcane, using recommended varieties for Sonbhadra region.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures good germination and higher yield.

Mango orchard management:
Provide irrigation to mango orchards and apply fertilizers as per recommendation. Control fruit fly and hoppers.
✅ Benefit – Proper care ensures good fruit setting and quality.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nurseries, land preparation, and orchard management in March, farmers in Sonbhadra can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babahni Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the March month climate in Sonbhadra.
  • Prepare nursery for transplanting after 3-4 weeks.
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and market price.

🌾 Chatra Block

• Sow now: Okra, Pumpkin, Round gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive well in Sonbhadra's March weather conditions.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting.
• Advantage: Early sowing leads to better yield and market price.

🌾 Chopan Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean provide nitrogen fixation to the soil.
  • Start nursery for subsequent transplanting in the main field.
• Advantage: Soil fertility improvement and timely transplanting.

🌾 Dudhi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the March month climate in Sonbhadra.
  • Nursery preparation for healthy seedlings.
• Advantage: Assured supply of healthy seedlings.

🌾 Ghorawal Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive well in Sonbhadra's March weather conditions.
  • Ensure proper nursery management for healthy seedling production.
• Advantage: High yield with suitable vegetable varieties.

🌾 Karman Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean provide nitrogen fixation to the soil.
  • Prepare nursery for subsequent transplanting.
• Advantage: Soil fertility improvement and timely yield.

🌾 Myorpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the March month climate in Sonbhadra.
  • Prepare nursery for transplanting after 3-4 weeks.
• Advantage: Healthy vegetable yields.

🌾 Nagwa Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round Gourd, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive well in Sonbhadra's March weather conditions.
  • Ensure proper nursery management.
• Advantage: Better crop yields and market value.

🌾 Robertsganj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Ridge Gourd.
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean provide nitrogen fixation to the soil.
  • Early nursery ensures proper growth of plants.
• Advantage: Healthy soil and early crop.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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 irrigation as per crop need, usually every 5-7 days for most vegetables as temperatures rise. Check soil moisture regularly.
  
• 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 Sonbhadra is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting late-season winter crops like potato, pea, and root vegetables.
  
• Start direct sowing of summer cucurbits (Lauki, Karela, Kakdi) and Lady's Finger (Bhindi) for early summer harvest.
  
• Transplant brinjal and chilli seedlings that were raised in nurseries.
  
• Prepare fields for upcoming summer vegetables like cowpea and cluster bean.
  
• Keep a close eye on emerging pests and ensure light, timely irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely harvesting of ending winter crops and prompt establishment of early summer vegetables—you’ll ensure a continuous flow of produce, good market prices, and a strong start to the summer farming season.