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

Are you a farmer from Pratapgarh, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Aspur Devasara, Babaganj, Bihar, Gaura, Kalakankar, Kunda, Lalganj, Luxmanpur, Magrora, Mandhata, Patti, Purabgaon, Rampur Khas, Sandwa Chandrika, Sangipur, Sangramgarh, Shivgarh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. 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. March marks the peak of the Zaid season as Rabi crops are harvested, and rising temperatures mean that summer crops need regular irrigation to maintain soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pratapgarh 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 chickpea 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 potato continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Pratapgarh 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 (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Sponge Gourd (Turai), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu), Watermelon (Tarbooj), Muskmelon (Kharbooja).
✅ Benefit – Capitalize on the warm weather for quick germination and growth.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early paddy (rice) varieties, especially for areas with assured irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Allows for transplanting at the onset of monsoon, ensuring timely crop establishment.

Sowing of pulses (for improved soil health and additional income):
Green gram (Moong) and Black gram (Urad) can be sown as short-duration crops.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides additional income in a short span.

Summer vegetables (focus on heat-tolerant varieties):
Tomato (heat-tolerant varieties), Brinjal (heat-tolerant varieties), Chili (heat-tolerant varieties).
✅ Benefit – Ensures a continuous supply of vegetables despite the rising temperatures.

Fodder crops (to ensure livestock feed during summer):
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, and Bajra.
✅ Benefit – Provides nutritious feed for livestock during the lean summer months.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, sowing of pulses, summer vegetables and fodder crops in March, farmers in Pratapgarh can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Pratapgarh

🌾 Aspur Devasara Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Okra
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the warming weather and provide good yield.
  • Ensure proper irrigation due to increasing temperatures.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables ensures good market prices.
  

🌾 Babaganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean are quick-growing and provide early income.
  • Early Tomato varieties can capitalize on the off-season market.
    
• Advantage: Faster returns and better prices for early produce.
  

🌾 Bihar Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • These fruits require warm weather and plenty of sunlight to flourish.
  • Prepare the soil well with organic matter for better yield.
    
• Advantage: High market demand during summer months leads to better profitability.
  

🌾 Gaura Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-suited for the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and stable market demand.
  

🌾 Kalakankar Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are relatively easy to grow and provide a steady income.
  • Ensure proper staking for better fruit development.
    
• Advantage: Consistent yield and market demand.
  

🌾 Kunda Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are ideal for intercropping with other crops.
  • Provide adequate support for climbing vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Maximize land use and diversify income sources.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato (heat-tolerant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Cluster Bean are short-duration crops that provide quick returns.
  • Heat-tolerant Tomato varieties can withstand the rising temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and resilience to heat.
  

🌾 Luxmanpur Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • These fruits prefer sandy loam soil and warm temperatures.
  • Ensure proper spacing for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: High market value and good profitability.
  

🌾 Magrora Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-adapted to the local climate.
  • Regular monitoring for pests and diseases is essential.
    
• Advantage: Stable yield and market demand.
  

🌾 Mandhata Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are good for crop rotation.
  • Use organic fertilizers for better soil health.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil fertility and sustainable farming practices.
  

🌾 Patti Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cowpea
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are quick-growing and provide early income.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better prices before peak supply.
    
• Advantage: Faster returns and better prices for early produce.
  

🌾 Purabgaon Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • These fruits require warm weather and good irrigation.
  • Prepare the soil well with organic matter.
    
• Advantage: High market demand and good profitability.
  

🌾 Rampur Khas Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in the local climate and soil.
  • Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and stable market demand.
  

🌾 Sandwa Chandrika Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are relatively easy to grow and provide a steady income.
  • Regular monitoring for pests and diseases is essential.
    
• Advantage: Consistent yield and market demand.
  

🌾 Sangipur Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited for the local climate.
  • Ensure proper staking for better fruit development.
    
• Advantage: Good yield and stable market demand.
  

🌾 Sangramgarh Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • These fruits require warm temperatures and plenty of sunlight.
  • Prepare the soil well with organic matter.
    
• Advantage: High market value and good profitability.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are well-adapted to the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Good yield potential and stable market demand.
  

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, 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 (depending on soil type and crop stage) as temperatures rise.
  
• 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 Pratapgarh is all about setting up for a successful summer:

• Prepare fields thoroughly for upcoming summer crops.
  
• Start sowing heat-tolerant cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and sponge gourd.
  
• Plant okra (bhindi) and transplant brinjal and chili seedlings.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early cash.
  
• Ensure regular irrigation as temperatures begin to rise and keep an eye on early summer pests.
  
  

By focusing on proper land preparation, timely planting of summer favorites, and diligent water management, Pratapgarh farmers can look forward to a productive and profitable summer harvest.