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

Are you a farmer from Aligarh, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Akbarpur, Atrauli, Bijauli, Chharra, Dhanipur, Gonda, Iglas, Jawan, Khair, Lodha, Pisawa, Tappal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Mustard, Brinjal, Chilli. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the start of the Zaid season, so with temperatures rising, frequent irrigation will be critical for your newly sown crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Aligarh 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, potato, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, 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 Aligarh show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (March) - Aligarh

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cucurbits (Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Sponge gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin), Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster bean, Green gram, Maize (summer), Sunflower.
✅ Benefit – These are summer season crops and can be sown for good yield in Aligarh.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Tomato, Brinjal if not already done. Start preparing for early Rice nursery.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting at the optimal time in Aligarh.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant Chilli, Tomato, and Brinjal seedlings that were prepared in February.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price in Aligarh.

Summer Vegetables (if irrigation available):
Continue sowing and planting summer vegetables like Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous vegetable supply and steady income in Aligarh.

Pulses (for additional income):
Sow summer pulses like Green gram and Black gram.
✅ Benefit – Short duration pulses provide additional income for farmers in Aligarh.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin.
• Prepare nursery: Okra, Cluster Bean.
• How & Why:
  
  • March is ideal for sowing summer vegetables.
  • Ensure proper irrigation during germination.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and market price in Aligarh.
  

🌾 Atrauli Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon, long melon.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon thrive in warm climate.
  • Transplant brinjal and chilli seedlings raised in February.
    
• Advantage: Summer vegetables can be harvested before monsoon hits Aligarh.
  

🌾 Bijauli Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, French Bean.
• Prepare land: For future maize crop.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are short duration crops.
  • Land preparation for maize ensures timely sowing in June.
    
• Advantage: Diversification of crops and soil health improvement in Aligarh.
  

🌾 Chharra Block

• Sow now: Round gourd (Tinda), Ridge gourd (Turai).
• Continue sowing: Okra.
• How & Why:
  
  • Round and ridge gourd are popular summer vegetables in Aligarh.
  • Okra sowing can continue for a staggered harvest.
    
• Advantage: Consistent income throughout the summer season.
  

🌾 Dhanipur Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd (Ghiya), Bottle gourd.
• Start nursery: Tomato, Chilli for the next round of transplanting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge and bottle gourd are fast growing vegetables.
  • Preparing nursery ensures timely availability of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Continuous supply of vegetables to the market in Aligarh.
  

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter gourd.
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetable crops regularly.
• How & Why:
  
  • High temperatures require regular irrigation.
  • Cucumber and bitter gourd prefer warm, sunny conditions.
    
• Advantage: Maximize yield of existing summer vegetable crops in Aligarh.
  

🌾 Iglas Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Okra.
• Control: Monitor for pests and diseases in existing crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and okra are drought-tolerant crops.
  • Early pest and disease control prevents major losses in Aligarh.
    
• Advantage: Reduced risk of crop failure due to water scarcity and pest attacks.
  

🌾 Jawan Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle gourd.
• Apply: Fertilizer to summer vegetable crops as per recommendation.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and bottle gourd need well-drained soil and sunny location.
  • Fertilizer application ensures optimal growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Increased productivity and better quality vegetables.
  

🌾 Khair Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon.
• Manage: Weed control in all vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon require sandy loam soil.
  • Weed control improves nutrient availability for the main crop.
    
• Advantage: Healthy crop growth and reduced competition from weeds.
  

🌾 Lodha Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd.
• Provide: Support to climbing vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Bitter and ridge gourd are vine crops.
  • Support improves air circulation and fruit quality.
    
• Advantage: Better yield and reduced fruit rot.
  

🌾 Pisawa Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, long melon (Kakri).
• Harvest: Mature vegetables regularly.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and long melon are short duration crops.
  • Regular harvesting encourages further fruit production.
    
• Advantage: Continuous supply of fresh vegetables from your field in Aligarh.
  

🌾 Tappal Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean.
• Protect: Young seedlings from heat stress.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are suitable for warm climate.
  • Shading protects seedlings from scorching sun.
    
• Advantage: Better survival rate of seedlings and healthy plant growth in Aligarh.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Aligarh, March)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
• Chilli/Capsicum: Thrips, Mites
  
  

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 (Aligarh, March)

• Give light irrigation every 4-6 days or as soil dries (check 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

March in Aligarh is all about smart planning:

• Complete harvesting of late rabi crops like potato and mustard.
• Prepare fields and start sowing early summer vegetables like okra (bhindi) and cluster beans.
• Begin direct sowing of gourds (bottle gourd, sponge gourd, bitter gourd) and melons (watermelon, muskmelon).
• Transplant early summer brinjal and chilli seedlings if already raised in nursery.
• Provide timely, light irrigation as temperatures rise and watch for early pest attacks.

If you complete your winter harvests, strategically plant your early summer crops, and manage water and pests diligently, you'll set yourself up for a productive and profitable summer season.