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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Babhanganj, Babhni Kanoongo, Belsar, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Gonda Sadar, Haldharmau, Itiyathok, Jahangirganj, Kaudiya, Mankapur, Mursana, Narkadei, Paraspur, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Lentil, Gram. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. March marks the end of the Rabi harvest and the beginning of the Zaid sowing season, with rising temperatures making frequent irrigation essential for new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda 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: 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 and chickpea continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Gonda 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, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cluster Bean (Gawar), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a good yield in Gonda-up.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for chili, brinjal, tomato, and onion for the next season. Start with disease-resistant varieties.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings ensure a strong start and better resistance to pests and diseases in Gonda-up.

Planting of Sugarcane:
This is the best time for planting sugarcane in Gonda-up.
✅ Benefit – Adequate moisture and temperature support germination and early growth.

Summer Moong and Urad:
Sow summer moong and urad as intercrops or as a short-duration crop.
✅ Benefit – Adds nitrogen to the soil and provides additional income to farmers of Gonda-up.

Irrigation:
Ensure timely irrigation for all crops, especially summer vegetables and sugarcane.
✅ Benefit – Sufficient water availability prevents stress and supports optimal growth in Gonda-up.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babhanganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better prices in March.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income in Gonda.
  

🌾 Babhni Kanoongo Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, bitter gourd
• Prepare: Nursery for chilli and brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables provide good returns in March.
  • Chilli and brinjal nurseries should be ready for April transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield.
  

🌾 Belsar Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), cluster bean (guar)
• Irrigate: Existing vegetable crops regularly.
• How & Why:
  
  • Bhindi and guar thrive in warm weather and have short duration.
  • Regular irrigation prevents moisture stress.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in March.
  

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon
• Pest Control: Monitor for aphids and whiteflies, use neem oil.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits do well in March and fetch good price.
  • Neem oil is a safe and effective organic pesticide.
    
• Advantage: Early cucurbits ensures good market price.
  

🌾 Colonelganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea
• Weeding: Remove weeds from all vegetable fields.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are nutritious and fast-growing.
  • Weed removal prevents competition for nutrients and water.
    
• Advantage: Healthy crops and increased yield.
  

🌾 Gonda Sadar Block

• Sow now: Carrot, beetroot, turnip
• Harvest: Mature vegetables regularly.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables grow well in March in Gonda.
  • Regular harvesting encourages further production.
    
• Advantage: Continuous supply of vegetables.
  

🌾 Haldharmau Block

• Sow now: Radish, fenugreek (methi)
• Fertilize: Apply recommended dose of fertilizer to standing crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and methi are short duration crops for quick income.
  • Fertilizers boost the growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Better yield with good market rates.
  

🌾 Itiyathok Block

• Sow now: Spinach, mustard greens
• Water Management: Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables can be grown for local market in March.
  • Waterlogging can damage the roots of plants.
    
• Advantage: Healthy plants and good returns.
  

🌾 Jahangirganj Block

• Sow now: Dolichos bean (sem), Sponge Gourd (Turai)
• Support: Provide support for climbing vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Climbing vegetables require support for proper growth and yield.
  • Harvest at right maturity stage ensures better marketability.
    
• Advantage: Good quality vegetables fetches premium price.
  

🌾 Kaudiya Block

• Sow now: Peas, Broad beans
• Mulching: Use organic mulch to conserve moisture.
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas and broad beans grow well in March in Gonda region.
  • Mulching helps to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
    
• Advantage: Reduced water requirement and healthy crop.
  

🌾 Mankapur Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Dill (Suwa)
• Monitor: Check for disease and pest in vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and dill are fast growing and used as flavoring agents.
  • Early detection of pest and diseases helps in timely management.
    
• Advantage: Healthy crop with good aroma and flavor.
  

🌾 Mursana Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd (Tori), Round gourd (Tinda)
• Irrigate: Irrigate vegetable crops as per need.
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer gourds require proper irrigation for better yield.
  • Harvest vegetables at the right maturity stage.
    
• Advantage: Healthy crop and good returns.
  

🌾 Narkadei Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle gourd
• Thinning: Perform thinning in densely populated vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Thinning improves air circulation and nutrient availability.
  • Harvest vegetables at the right maturity stage ensures better quality.
    
• Advantage: Good quality crop and higher returns.
  

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Eggplant (Brinjal)
• Fertilize: Apply fertilizers as per the recommended dose.
• How & Why:
  
  • Bhindi and brinjal are important summer season vegetables.
  • Fertilizers provide essential nutrients for plant growth.
    
• Advantage: Healthy crop with good yield.
  

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Watering: Avoid overwatering, maintain proper drainage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits do well in dry weather.
  • Harvest vegetables at the right maturity stage for best flavour and taste.
    
• Advantage: Quality produce and good market price.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Harvest: Harvest root crops at right time.
• How & Why:
  
  • Timely sowing gives better yeild.
  • Weed regularly.
    
• Advantage: Better yeild
  

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 (soil-moisture based), as temperatures rise.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper 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, to conserve water.

Conclusion

March in Gonda is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of remaining winter crops like potato and cabbage.
  
• Prepare fields thoroughly for summer vegetable cultivation.
  
• Start early sowing of popular summer gourds like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, and cucumber.
  
• Plant okra (bhindi) and cowpea for a quick summer yield.
  
• Focus on efficient irrigation to manage rising temperatures and conserve water.
  
• Keep a sharp lookout for emerging pests and diseases, taking timely action.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—early summer sowings for quick returns, main summer crops for sustained income, and careful water management—you’ll set yourself up for a prosperous and productive summer season.