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

Are you a farmer from Kasganj, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Amanpur, Ganjdundwara, Kasganj, Ladpur, Patiyali, Sahawar, Sidhpur, Soron, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Wheat, Mustard, Chickpea, Potato, Lentil, Sugarcane. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Tomato, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. The Rabi crop harvest is concluding while the Zaid (summer) sowing season is starting, making it a busy time where irrigation is critical due to rising temperatures. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kasganj 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: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and cauliflower 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: Chickpea (chana) and lentil (masoor) continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Kasganj 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, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and watermelon are suitable for direct sowing in March in Kasganj.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in warm weather and can provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer tomato, chili, and brinjal. This will ensure a timely supply of seedlings for transplanting after the initial heat subsides.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings are available when conditions are optimal.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early-sown tomato, chili, and brinjal seedlings if they are ready and the weather is favorable in Kasganj. Provide adequate irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes the growing season and yield potential.

Summer pulses:
Sow summer pulses like moong and urad. These crops are short-duration and can improve soil fertility.
✅ Benefit – Pulses provide additional income and improve soil health for subsequent crops.

Sugarcane planting:
March is an ideal time for planting sugarcane in Kasganj. Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop in the region, and timely planting ensures good growth.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, pulses and sugarcane in March, farmers in Kasganj 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)

🌾 Amanpur Block

• Sow now: Spring Onion, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spring Onion & Fenugreek ensures quick yield for early market.
  • Transplanting Chilli and Brinjal provides a head start before the hotter months.
    
• Advantage: Early cash crops and sturdy seedlings for summer = Increased profitability.
  

🌾 Ganjdundwara Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach matures rapidly, offering a quick return.
  • Tomato and Capsicum seedlings are prepared for summer fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables and early transplanting = Better yield and prices.
  

🌾 Kasganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Carrot
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard Greens and Carrot provide harvest before summer heat sets in.
  • Early Cauliflower and Cabbage are planted for a mature crop before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Leafy greens and root crops before summer + Cabbage and Cauliflower before monsoon = Continuous income.
  

🌾 Ladpur Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Beetroot
• Transplant: Okra (Bhindi)
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and Beetroot provides quick income from root vegetables.
  • Okra transplanting ensures a good start for the summer crop.
    
• Advantage: Root crops and early Okra = Diversified income stream.
  

🌾 Patiyali Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and Bottle Gourd provide early cucurbit harvests.
  • Transplanting gourds gives them a head start for climbing.
    
• Advantage: Early cucurbits = Higher market prices.
  

🌾 Sahawar Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Round Gourd (Tinda)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and Cluster Bean fixes nitrogen in soil, enriching it for subsequent crops.
  • Round Gourd requires a longer growing season, transplanting gives it advantage.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement and early gourd harvest = Sustainable farming and profit.
  

🌾 Sidhpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Mint (Pudina)
• Transplant: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Mint grow rapidly, generating quick cash.
  • Transplanting melon seedlings ensures better establishment.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early melons = Additional income.
  

🌾 Soron Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Transplant: Ash Gourd (Petha)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and Ridge Gourd are sown for a summer harvest.
  • Ash Gourd seedlings are transplanted for faster growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Cucurbit varieties = Sustained income during summer.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, mites
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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 light irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• 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 Kasganj is all about smart planning for summer:

• Clear fields of previous winter crops and prepare land for summer.
  
• Start sowing summer cucurbits (Lauki, Tinda, Kaddu) and Bhindi for early summer produce.
  
• Transplant summer varieties of Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato seedlings.
  
• Plan staggered sowing of summer vegetables for continuous harvest and better market prices.
  
• Maintain regular, timely irrigation and monitor closely for pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps—early summer vegetables for quick cash, main summer crops for consistent income, and staggered planting for market advantage—you’ll ensure a productive and profitable summer season.