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

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Ahar, Anupshahar, Bugrasi, Bulandshahr, Danpur, Dibai, Gulaothi, Jahangirabad, Khanpur, Khurja, Lakhawati, Pahasu, Siana, Shikarpur, Sikandrabad, Unchagaon, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Peas, Cauliflower, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Chilli, Brinjal, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Tomato.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, falling between the Rabi harvest and Kharif sowing, where rising temperatures mean that timely irrigation is crucial for crop success. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bulandshahr 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: Chilli, brinjal, tomato, 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 chickpea continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Bulandshahr 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, cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and watermelon.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in March temperatures.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for chili, brinjal, and tomato for the summer season.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery ensures timely transplanting after the winter chill subsides in Bulandshahr.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cauliflower and cabbage seedlings. Also, transplant onion seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Transplanting in March allows for timely harvesting before the peak summer heat in Bulandshahr.

Sugarcane Planting:
This is the ideal time for planting sugarcane in Bulandshahr.
✅ Benefit – Planting now allows for optimal growth during the warm months.

Summer pulses (for additional income):
Sow summer moong and urad for a short-duration crop.
✅ Benefit – These pulses mature quickly and provide an extra income source.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Bulandshahr

🌾 Ahar Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber.
• Prepare nursery: Okra, cluster bean.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide good yield.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after the last frost.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing leads to better market prices.
  

🌾 Anupshahar Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean, pumpkin.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are suitable for intercropping.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli ensures a good harvest in the summer.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and efficient land use.
  

🌾 Bugrasi Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon.
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon grow well in sandy loam soil.
  • Nursery preparation for tomato and chilli provides early seedlings.
    
• Advantage: High returns from watermelon and muskmelon cultivation.
  

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and sponge gourd can be grown on trellis for better yield.
  • Transplanting brinjal and capsicum ensures timely fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Efficient land use and better quality produce.
  

🌾 Danpur Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, ridge gourd.
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Bitter gourd and ridge gourd are good for summer cultivation.
  • Nursery preparation allows for healthy seedling development.
    
• Advantage: Good market demand for these gourds.
  

🌾 Dibai Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, bottle gourd.
• Transplant: Chilli, tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and bottle gourd require well-drained soil.
  • Transplanting chilli and tomato ensures early yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and market value.
  

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean.
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are quick-growing vegetables.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market price.
  

🌾 Jahangirabad Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, watermelon.
• Transplant: Tomato, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and watermelon require proper irrigation.
  • Transplanting tomato and capsicum ensures good fruit set.
    
• Advantage: High demand and good returns.
  

🌾 Khanpur Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, bitter gourd.
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sponge gourd and bitter gourd can be grown on trellis.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Better quality produce and good market price.
  

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Okra, ridge gourd.
• Transplant: Chilli, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and ridge gourd are suitable for intercropping.
  • Transplanting chilli and capsicum ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Efficient land use and better returns.
  

🌾 Lakhawati Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin.
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and pumpkin require well-drained soil.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and market demand.
  

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean, cucumber.
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and cucumber are good for summer cultivation.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli ensures early yield.
    
• Advantage: Good market price and better returns.
  

🌾 Siana Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon.
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon grow well in sandy loam soil.
  • Nursery preparation allows for early transplanting.
    
• Advantage: High demand and good market value.
  

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Ridge gourd and sponge gourd can be grown on trellis.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal ensures good fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Better quality produce and good returns.
  

🌾 Sikandrabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd.
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and bottle gourd are quick-growing vegetables.
  • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market price.
  

🌾 Unchagaon Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, cucumber.
• Transplant: Capsicum, tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and cucumber require well-drained soil.
  • Transplanting capsicum and tomato ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and better returns.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot 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 regular irrigation, typically every 5–7 days, adjusting based on crop stage and soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, control weeds, and maintain soil temperature.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

March in Bulandshahr is all about smart transition:

• Finish harvesting of late winter vegetables like potato, mustard, and remaining cabbage/cauliflower.
  
• Start sowing early summer cucurbits (Lauki, Karela, Tinda, Kakdi) and Bhindi for early market entry.
  
• Transplant early varieties of Chilli and Brinjal seedlings from the nursery.
  
• Prepare fields for second phase summer crops like cowpea and cluster bean.
  
• Ensure timely irrigation as temperatures increase and monitor for common summer pests.
  
  

By prioritizing timely harvesting of winter crops, quickly sowing early summer vegetables, and preparing for the main summer season, you’ll ensure a smooth transition, continuous income, and a strong start to the summer vegetable cycle.