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

Are you a farmer from Ghaziabad, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bhojpur, Dasna, Loni, Muradnagar, Rajapur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This marks the end of the Rabi season and the start of the Zaid (summer) season, a dry period where assured 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 Ghaziabad 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: Okra, brinjal, chili, and tomato 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 (masoor) and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Ghaziabad 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, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Pumpkin, Tinda, Amaranthus, Cowpea, cluster bean and ridge gourd.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and can provide early yields for market.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and chilli.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Sowing of pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad) after harvesting rabi crops and before the monsoon. This provides additional income and improves soil fertility.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Seedbeds: Okra, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • March is ideal for cucurbits in Ghaziabad due to increasing temperatures.
  • Early seedbeds ensure timely transplanting for summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on early summer vegetable market.
  

🌾 Dasna Block

• Sow now: Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea (Lobhia)
• Transplant: Chilli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Amaranthus are fast-growing and suitable for March sowing.
  • Transplant chilli and capsicum seedlings for a good yield during summer.
    
• Advantage: Diversify with quick-growing and high-value crops.
  

🌾 Loni Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare Seedbeds: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in the warm weather of March in Ghaziabad.
  • Seedbeds for gourds ensure timely transplanting after 2-3 weeks.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer fruits and vegetables.
  

🌾 Muradnagar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like spinach and methi provide income between major crops.
  • Transplant brinjal and tomato seedlings for summer production.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and steady income.
  

🌾 Rajapur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Tinda (Round Gourd), Summer Squash
• Prepare Seedbeds: Bitter Gourd, Okra
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and other gourds are well-suited for the March climate in Ghaziabad.
  • Prepare seedbeds for bitter gourd and okra to get a head start.
    
• Advantage: Take advantage of the summer vegetable market.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

• Give light irrigation every 5-7 days (soil-moisture based, depending on crop and temperature).
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage, especially in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

March in Ghaziabad is all about smart planning:

• Begin sowing of summer cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber for early harvest.
  
• Directly sow okra, cluster bean, and cowpea for quick cash flow.
  
• Transplant seedlings of chilli, brinjal, and early tomato varieties for continuous yield.
  
• Ensure regular and light irrigation as temperatures start to climb.
  
• Stay vigilant against pests like fruit borers and sucking pests, and manage them promptly.
  
  

By focusing on timely sowing of summer vegetables, maintaining consistent irrigation, and proactive pest management, you'll ensure a healthy harvest and strong market presence throughout the summer season in Ghaziabad.