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

Are you a farmer from Ayodhya, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Amaniganj, Bikapur, Darshannagar, Hariyangtonganj, Kandaisa, Kumarganj, Masaudha, Mawai, Mayabazar, Milkipur, Pura Bazar, Rudauli, Sohawal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Onion, Garlic, Lentil, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. March marks the end of the Rabi season with crop harvesting and the start of Zaid (summer) crop sowing, a period that demands frequent irrigation as temperatures rise. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ayodhya 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 april

• Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, wheat, mustard, and potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, chili, and tomato seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early april, fields in Ayodhya 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 (Bhindi), Cucurbits (like bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd), beans, and Amaranthus (Chaulai).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in the warming weather and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif rice if water availability is assured. Also, continue nursery preparation for vegetables like tomato and chili for staggered planting.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting as monsoon approaches.

Sowing of summer pulses:
Moong bean and Urad bean can be sown now. Select short-duration varieties.
✅ Benefit – Summer pulses improve soil health and provide additional income before the Kharif season.

Sugarcane Planting:
Continue planting sugarcane in March for optimal yield.
✅ Benefit – Early planting ensures better germination and growth before the monsoon.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, summer pulses, and sugarcane planting in March, farmers in Ayodhya can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amaniganj Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, bitter gourd.
• Prepare: Nursery beds for cucurbits (summer vegetables).
• How & Why:
  • Cucurbits fetch high prices in early summer.
  • Well-prepared nursery ensures healthy seedlings.
• Advantage: Early cucurbits = higher profits.

🌾 Bikapur Block

• Sow now: Okra (bhindi), cluster bean (guar).
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetables (if any).
• How & Why:
  • Okra and guar are relatively drought-tolerant.
  • Irrigation prevents moisture stress during hot days.
• Advantage: Drought-resistant crops secure income.

🌾 Darshannagar Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (chaulai), cowpea (lobia).
• Apply: Mulch to conserve soil moisture.
• How & Why:
  • Amaranthus and cowpea grow fast in warm weather.
  • Mulch reduces water loss from the soil.
• Advantage: Quick yields and water conservation.

🌾 Hariyangtonganj Block

• Sow now: Ridge gourd (tori), sponge gourd (gilki).
• Prepare: Support structures (trellises) for gourds.
• How & Why:
  • Trellises improve air circulation and fruit quality.
  • Ridge and sponge gourds grow well in summer.
• Advantage: Better quality and higher yield with trellises.

🌾 Kandaisa Block

• Sow now: Long melon (kakri), round melon (tinda).
• Monitor: Pests and diseases in early-sown vegetables.
• How & Why:
  • Early pest control prevents major crop damage.
  • Long and round melons are adapted to hot climate.
• Advantage: Timely pest control protects yield.

🌾 Kumarganj Block

• Sow now: Brinjal (baingan), chilli (mirch) for summer crop.
• Fertilize: Summer vegetables with nitrogen and potash.
• How & Why:
  • Brinjal and chilli thrive with warm weather.
  • Fertilizers boost plant growth and yield.
• Advantage: Good yields with warm weather and proper nutrition.

🌾 Masaudha Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon.
• Thinning: Seedlings to ensure proper spacing.
• How & Why:
  • Watermelon and muskmelon need space to develop.
  • Proper spacing ensures healthy plant growth.
• Advantage: Better fruit size with adequate spacing.

🌾 Mawai Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, bitter gourd.
• Prepare: Nursery beds for cucurbits (summer vegetables).
• How & Why:
  • Cucurbits fetch high prices in early summer.
  • Well-prepared nursery ensures healthy seedlings.
• Advantage: Early cucurbits = higher profits.

🌾 Mayabazar Block

• Sow now: Okra (bhindi), cluster bean (guar).
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetables (if any).
• How & Why:
  • Okra and guar are relatively drought-tolerant.
  • Irrigation prevents moisture stress during hot days.
• Advantage: Drought-resistant crops secure income.

🌾 Milkipur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (chaulai), cowpea (lobia).
• Apply: Mulch to conserve soil moisture.
• How & Why:
  • Amaranthus and cowpea grow fast in warm weather.
  • Mulch reduces water loss from the soil.
• Advantage: Quick yields and water conservation.

🌾 Pura Bazar Block

• Sow now: Ridge gourd (tori), sponge gourd (gilki).
• Prepare: Support structures (trellises) for gourds.
• How & Why:
  • Trellises improve air circulation and fruit quality.
  • Ridge and sponge gourds grow well in summer.
• Advantage: Better quality and higher yield with trellises.

🌾 Rudauli Block

• Sow now: Long melon (kakri), round melon (tinda).
• Monitor: Pests and diseases in early-sown vegetables.
• How & Why:
  • Early pest control prevents major crop damage.
  • Long and round melons are adapted to hot climate.
• Advantage: Timely pest control protects yield.

🌾 Sohawal Block

• Sow now: Brinjal (baingan), chilli (mirch) for summer crop.
• Fertilize: Summer vegetables with nitrogen and potash.
• How & Why:
  • Brinjal and chilli thrive with warm weather.
  • Fertilizers boost plant growth and yield.
• Advantage: Good yields with warm weather and proper nutrition.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer
  
  

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 light irrigation every 5–7 days, especially as temperatures rise. Always check soil moisture.
  
• 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 Ayodhya is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter vegetables like peas and cauliflower.
  
• Sow quick-growing summer leafy vegetables like Amaranthus (chaulai) for early cash.
  
• Direct sow summer vegetables like Okra (bhindi), Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, and Sponge Gourd.
  
• Raise nursery for early summer brinjal and chilli, and transplant when seedlings are ready.
  
• Keep a close eye on weeds and pests, and provide light, timely irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick summer greens for cash flow, gourds and okra for steady income, and proper care for early summer crops—you’ll build a strong base for the summer season, ensuring good yields and better profits.