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

Are you a farmer from Bareilly, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Aonla, Baheri, Bhamora, Bhadpura, Bisharatganj, Bithri Chainpur, Bhojipura, Faridpur, Fatehganj Paschimi, Kyara, Majhgawan, Mirganj, Nawabganj, Ramnagar, Shergarh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Early Cauliflower.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bareilly 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, mustard, wheat, 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  • Pulses/cash crops: Lentil and peas continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (March)

Sugarcane Planting: Focus on planting sugarcane for the next season. Select high-yielding varieties suitable for Bareilly's climate and soil. Ensure proper spacing and timely irrigation for optimal growth.
✅ Benefit – Ensures a stable yield of sugarcane for the coming year.

Summer Vegetables: Start sowing summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, and pumpkin. These crops thrive in the warm climate of Bareilly. Provide adequate irrigation and support structures for climbing varieties.
✅ Benefit – Provides a variety of vegetables for local markets and personal consumption.

Pulses: Sow summer pulses like moong and urad. These crops improve soil fertility and provide a good source of protein. Select short-duration varieties suitable for the region.
✅ Benefit – Enhances soil health and provides additional income.

Irrigation Management: Manage irrigation efficiently to conserve water. Use drip or sprinkler irrigation where possible. Ensure adequate water supply for summer crops.
✅ Benefit – Conserves water resources and ensures optimal crop growth.

Pest and Disease Management: Monitor crops for pests and diseases. Implement timely control measures using eco-friendly methods. Consult with agricultural experts for advice.
✅ Benefit – Protects crops from damage and ensures high yields.

👉 In this way, by planning sugarcane planting, summer vegetables, pulses, irrigation management, and pest control in March, farmers in Bareilly can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Bareilly Farmers

Okra (Bhindi)

Direct sowing; rows 45 cm apart; plant seeds 15 cm apart

Fast growth, harvest in 50-60 days; good market price

Green Gram (Moong)

Direct sowing; rows 30 cm apart; use treated seeds

Short duration crop (60-70 days); improves soil fertility

Sorghum (Jowar)

Line sowing; 45 cm row spacing; ensure good soil moisture

Good fodder and grain; drought-resistant

Sunflower

Direct sowing; 60 cm row spacing; plant 2-3 seeds per spot

Oilseed crop; relatively low input cost

Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

Sow seeds on raised beds; 2m x 2m spacing

High yield potential; good demand in summer

Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Sow seeds on raised beds; 1.5m x 1.5m spacing

Medicinal value; fetches good market price

Cucumber (Kheera)

Sow seeds on raised beds; 1m x 0.5m spacing

Short duration crop; good source of hydration in summer

Maize (Summer)

Direct sowing; 60 cm row spacing; ensure irrigation

Good returns in a short time; fodder and grain

Groundnut (Summer)

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; treat seeds before sowing

Oilseed crop; can improve soil health

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Baheri

Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd

Chili, Tomato, Brinjal

Fruit and Shoot Borer in Okra

Irrigate every 5-7 days depending on soil moisture

Bisharatganj

Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd

Tomato, Cabbage

Red Pumpkin Beetle, Aphids

Use drip irrigation to conserve water

Shergarh

Watermelon, Muskmelon

Cauliflower, Capsicum

Downy Mildew in Cucurbits

Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging

Kyara

Cluster Bean, Cowpea

Brinjal, Chili

Whitefly in Vegetables

Apply light irrigation during flowering

Ramnagar

Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander

Tomato, Cabbage, Brinjal

Leaf Miner in Vegetables

Sprinkler irrigation for uniform watering

Aonla

Radish, Carrot, Turnip

Tomato, Cauliflower

Diamondback Moth in Cabbage

Avoid over-irrigation to prevent fungal diseases

Bithiri Chainpur

Amaranth, Mustard Greens

Tomato, Brinjal

Aphids in Leafy Vegetables

Shallow irrigation to keep soil moist

फरीदपुर/ Faridpur

Bottle gourd, Cucumber

Cabbage

Fruit fly, Powdery mildew

Apply organic mulching; check the soil weekly

Bhuta

Sponge gourd, Bitter gourd

Brinjal, Cabbage

Shoot borer in brinjal

Check nurseries and apply irrigation every 4–5 days

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) - Bareilly

🌾 Aonla Block

  • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
  • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
  • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
  • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Baheri Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Bhamora Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Bhadpura Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Bisharatganj Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Bithri Chainpur Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Bhojipura Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Faridpur Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Fatehganj Paschimi Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Kyara Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Majhgawan Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Mirganj Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Nawabganj Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Ramnagar Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • 🌾 Shergarh Block

    • Sow now: Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
    • Prepare seedlings: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
    • Okra & Cowpea gives yield in short duration
    • Prepare seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for transplanting in the next month
  • Advantage: Short duration crops will provide income and seedlings will be ready for transplanting on time
  • Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

    Key pests to watch (Bareilly, March)

    • Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
    • Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Red Pumpkin Beetle
    • Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
    • 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 (Bareilly, March)

    • Give light irrigation every 4–7 days, or as needed based on soil moisture and rising temperatures.
    • 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, especially as water demand increases.

    Conclusion

    March in Bareilly is all about smart planning:

    • Finish harvesting of late potato and other winter vegetables.
    • Prepare fields thoroughly for main summer plantings.
    • Sow early summer cucurbits like Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, and Cucumber.
    • Plant quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth and Spinach for fast income.
    • Raise and transplant nursery crops like early Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato.
    • Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and provide light, timely irrigation.

    If you follow these steps block-wise—quick-growing greens for cash flow, early summer vegetables for stability, and timely planting for market advantage—you’ll enter the peak summer season strong, steady, and profitable.

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