Vegetables to grow in march in Sant Kabir Nagar up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Sant Kabir Nagar, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Baghauli, Khalilabad, Mehdawal, Nathnagar, Sant, Semariyawan, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Chilli, Brinjal, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the time for harvesting Rabi crops and sowing Zaid season crops, so manage irrigation carefully as the soil is losing moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sant Kabir Nagar 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, lentil and chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal 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: Sugarcane and potato continue in suitable irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Sant Kabir Nagar 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):
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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Baghauli Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds provide early yield during peak demand.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on early market prices and ensure timely crop establishment.
  

🌾 Khalilabad Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are short-duration crops that supplement income.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli ensures proper spacing and growth.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from short-duration crops and efficient utilization of land.
  

🌾 Mehdawal Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd, Tinda
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkin and other gourds are suitable for intercropping.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after the Rabi harvest.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use and preparing for the upcoming season.
  

🌾 Nathnagar Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash, Long Bean
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and long bean are fast-growing and profitable crops.
  • Early transplanting of cole crops allows for better yield and market price.
    
• Advantage: Generate income quickly and get ahead in the market.
  

🌾 Sant Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare Nursery: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well-suited for the summer season in Sant Kabir Nagar.
  • Preparing nurseries ensures timely transplanting for a good harvest.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on the demand for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Semariyawan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables are ideal for utilizing residual soil moisture.
  • Early tomato transplanting can result in higher market prices.
    
• Advantage: Profit from early produce and use resources efficiently.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot 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 weather.
  
• 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 Sant Kabir Nagar is all about kickstarting summer crops:

• Finish harvesting remaining winter crops like potato and late pea.
  
• Start sowing summer cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, and sponge gourd.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant vegetables like Okra (bhindi), cluster bean (guar), and cowpea (lobia).
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of brinjal, chilli, and early varieties of tomato.
  
• Ensure regular and light irrigation, especially for new plantings, as temperatures rise.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases as new crops emerge.
  
  

If you follow these steps—getting summer crops established early, managing water wisely, and keeping an eye on plant health—you’ll ensure a productive and profitable harvest throughout the summer season.