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

Are you a farmer from Kushinagar, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bishunpura, Dudahi, Fazilnagar, Hata, Kaptanganj, Kasia, Khadda, Motichak, Padrauna, Ramkola, Seorahi, Sukrauli, Tamkuhi Raj, Tarkulwa, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Pumpkin, Muskmelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. As the Rabi season ends and the hot Zaid season begins, soil moisture is decreasing, requiring farmers to plan for frequent irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kushinagar 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: Brinjal, tomato, chili, 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 mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March) in Kushinagar

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of September, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in September, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Kushinagar (March)

🌾 Bishunpura Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  • Okra & Gourds are heat-loving and fetch good prices in early summer.
  • Brinjal and Chilli need a head start before the monsoon.
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = good market rates.

🌾 Dudahi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Beans (Guar)
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  • Cluster Beans are drought-tolerant and need less irrigation.
  • Raising nurseries now ensures timely transplanting after pre-monsoon showers.
• Advantage: Water-efficient crops + timely transplanting = higher yields.

🌾 Fazilnagar Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are short-duration and provide quick returns.
  • Early Cauliflower and Cabbage can avoid pest pressure later in the season.
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + pest-free vegetables = good profits.

🌾 Hata Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Prepare nursery: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch), Onion
• How & Why:
  • Pumpkin and Ridge Gourd thrive in warm weather and are easy to grow.
  • Starting Capsicum and Onion nurseries ensures timely planting for the next season.
• Advantage: Easy-to-grow vegetables + timely nursery preparation = sustainable farming.

🌾 Kaptanganj Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Ghiloda), Round Gourd (Tinda)
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  • These gourds establish quickly in the March heat.
  • Early Tomato varieties give good yields before peak summer hits.
• Advantage: Quick harvest before peak heat= better prices and less water usage.

🌾 Kasia Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon
• Prepare land for: Summer Moong (Green Gram)
• How & Why:
  • Cucumber and Watermelon require warm weather and good sunlight.
  • Preparing land now allows for timely sowing of summer Moong.
• Advantage: Watermelon and Cucumber need less water than paddy.

🌾 Khadda Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Prepare nursery for: Okra, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  • Bottle Gourd and Bitter Gourd can be directly sown in fields.
  • Okra and Brinjal seedlings can be started.
• Advantage: Start with what the March weather allows.

🌾 Motichak Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  • Spinach and Fenugreek are fast growing and good as a rotational crop.
  • Early transplanting of Tomato and Chilli ensures good production.
• Advantage: Maximise land use and good crop yields.

🌾 Padrauna Block

• Sow now: Green Amaranth (Chaulai), Radish
• Prepare nursery for: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • Green Amaranth and Radish mature quickly and provide early income.
  • Cauliflower and Cabbage seedlings can be prepared for transplanting.
• Advantage: Quick crops and future crop prep ensures continued income.

🌾 Ramkola Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Prepare nursery for: Capsicum, Onion
• How & Why:
  • Pumpkin and Ridge Gourd are easy to grow.
  • Capsicum and Onion nurseries can be started now.
• Advantage: Ensures crop diversity and future yields.

🌾 Seorahi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Brinjal Seedlings
• How & Why:
  • Okra and Cowpea do well in the March heat.
  • Brinjal can be transplanted if seedlings are available.
• Advantage: Good use of land and crop rotation.

🌾 Sukrauli Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon
• Prepare land for: Summer Moong (Green Gram)
• How & Why:
  • Cucumber and Watermelon love warmth and sunlight.
  • Summer Moong can be sown later.
• Advantage: Water conservation compared to other crops.

🌾 Tamkuhi Raj Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  • Bottle Gourd and Bitter Gourd grow well in March.
  • Start Tomato and Chilli seedlings for later transplanting.
• Advantage: Maximise land use and prepare for later yields.

🌾 Tarkulwa Block

• Sow now: Amaranth (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • Amaranth and Cowpea are quick-growing.
  • Early Cauliflower and Cabbage avoids later pests.
• Advantage: Quick harvest and less use of pesticides.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly, 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 light irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based), especially 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.
  

Conclusion

March in Kushinagar is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of any remaining late winter crops quickly.
  
• Start planting summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi) and Cowpea (Lobia).
  
• Sow various cucurbits (Lauki, Turai, Karela, Kheera) for the summer season.
  
• Consider planting melons (Kharbuza, Tarbuza) for good summer market prices.
  
• Increase irrigation as temperatures rise and watch closely for early summer pests.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick summer vegetables for cash flow, main cucurbits for stability, and timely melons for premium—you’ll enter the peak summer season strong, steady, and profitable.