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

Are you a farmer from Amroha, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Amroha, Bachhraon, Dhanaura, Gangashwari, Hasanpur, Joya, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. March marks the beginning of the Zaid season after the Rabi harvest, and with rising temperatures and decreasing soil moisture, timely 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 Amroha 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 potato 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: Lentil and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March) in Amroha

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and watermelon.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer tomato, chili, and brinjal. Ensure proper seedbed preparation and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to vigorous growth and higher yields in Amroha-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early-sown tomato, chili, and brinjal seedlings. Provide adequate spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes the growing season and improves fruit quality.

Summer pulses (if irrigation available):
Sow summer pulses like mung bean and urad bean.
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income in Amroha-up.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue sugarcane planting with proper spacing and fertilization.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major crop in Amroha-up, and timely planting ensures optimal growth.

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

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amroha Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Okra
• Prepare nursery: Cucumbers, Melons
• How & Why:
  
  • March is ideal for starting summer vegetable crops.
  • Early sowing avoids peak summer heat stress on young plants.
    
• Advantage: Capture early market prices before the main season.
  

🌾 Bachhraon Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Prepare nursery: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited to the Amroha climate.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production for local markets.
  

🌾 Dhanaura Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Cucumber, Watermelon (direct sowing)
• Transplant: Brinjal (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Direct sowing avoids transplant shock for cucurbits.
  • Early brinjal varieties mature quickly.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on early cucurbit demand.
  

🌾 Gangashwari Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash, Tinda
• Prepare nursery: Round Gourd, Pointed Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops perform well in slightly drier conditions.
  • Nursery raising ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Cater to niche markets with specialty vegetables.
  

🌾 Hasanpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, Coriander, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Short-duration greens provide quick returns.
  • Early chilli transplanting gives a head start on production.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income stream with short and medium term crops.
  

🌾 Joya Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd (trellis support)
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Trellis support improves fruit quality and yield.
  • Nursery preparation for main season tomato and capsicum.
    
• Advantage: Maximize yield with trellis system; prepare for upcoming main season crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Amroha, March)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Cutworm
  
• 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 (Amroha, March)

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days, depending on soil type and crop stage. Increase frequency as temperatures rise.
  
• 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 Amroha is all about preparing for summer and smart sowing:

• Finish harvesting any remaining late winter crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas.
  
• Begin direct sowing of summer cucurbits (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber).
  
• Plant quick-growing summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi) and Cowpea.
  
• Transplant seedlings of Brinjal and Chilli for a good summer harvest.
  
• Focus on regular, timely irrigation due to rising temperatures and manage early pests.
  
  

By focusing on timely sowing of summer vegetables, ensuring proper irrigation, and managing early pests, you’ll set up your farm for a strong and profitable summer season.