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

Are you a farmer from Baghpat, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Baghpat, Baraut, Binauli, Chhaprauli, Khekra, Pilana, 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, Capsicum, Early Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, following the Rabi harvest, and with rising temperatures, crops will need regular irrigation as soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Baghpat 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, mustard, potato, and wheat are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chilli, tomato, and onion 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 Baghpat show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (March)

Sowing of summer vegetables (Direct sowing):
Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, and watermelon. Prepare the field and sow seeds directly.
✅ Benefit – Maximize yield during the summer season.

Summer Moong and Urad: Select short duration varieties of Moong and Urad, treat seeds before sowing to protect against soil borne diseases.
✅ Benefit – Additional income in short span of time.

Irrigation:
Provide regular irrigation to existing crops like wheat, mustard, and gram. Monitor moisture levels and irrigate accordingly.
✅ Benefit – Ensures proper growth and yield of rabi crops.

Sugarcane Planting: Prepare fields for sugarcane planting. Plant early maturing varieties to get higher yields.
✅ Benefit – Early planting helps in better establishment and growth of the crop.

Animal Fodder: Plant fodder crops like maize and sorghum to ensure availability of feed for livestock during the summer months.
✅ Benefit – Sustains livestock health and productivity.

👉 In this way, by planning for summer vegetables, pulses, irrigation, sugarcane, and fodder crops in March in Baghpat, farmers 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)

🌾 Baghpat Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin.
• Prepare beds for: Okra, cluster bean, cowpea.
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide good yields.
• Early sowing ensures harvest before the peak heat.
• Advantage: Capitalize on early market demand and favorable prices.

🌾 Baraut Block

• Sow now: Summer squash, ridge gourd, sponge gourd.
• Start nursery for: Brinjal, chili.
• How & Why:
• Gourds grow rapidly and provide a continuous harvest.
• Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after the last frost.
• Advantage: Continuous income and healthy plantlets ready for transplant.

🌾 Binauli Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, purslane.
• Transplant: Capsicum.
• How & Why:
• Leafy vegetables are quick-growing and nutrient-rich.
• Capsicum benefits from early transplanting to establish well.
• Advantage: Quick returns and robust capsicum plants.

🌾 Chhaprauli Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon.
• Prepare land for: Summer onion.
• How & Why:
• Melons need ample space and sunlight for optimal growth.
• Well-prepared land ensures good bulb development for onions.
• Advantage: High-value crops and good market potential for onions.

🌾 Khekra Block

• Sow now: Tinda, pointed gourd.
• Continue sowing: Okra.
• How & Why:
• These vegetables are well-suited to the region's climate.
• Continuous okra sowing ensures a steady supply.
• Advantage: Reliable yields and continuous harvest of okra.

🌾 Pilana Block

• Sow now: Round gourd.
• Irrigate: Existing summer vegetables regularly.
• How & Why:
• Round gourd is a popular and profitable vegetable.
• Regular irrigation prevents water stress during the dry season.
• Advantage: Good returns and healthy, productive plants.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Baghpat, March)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips carefully.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds, especially around new plantings.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate different types of sprays to avoid pest resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Baghpat, March)

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days (check soil moisture deeply before irrigating). Mornings are best.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries and new beds; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save precious moisture during rising temperatures and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for cucurbits and tomato where possible; it saves water and helps manage diseases.
  

Conclusion

March in Baghpat is all about smart summer transition:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like potato, carrot, and radish.
  
• Start planting quick-growing summer greens (Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander) for early cash.
  
• Raise nurseries for summer vegetables (Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli) and transplant early cucurbits (Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd) at the right spacing.
  
• Direct sow early Okra (Bhindi) and Cowpea for timely summer harvest.
  
• Increase irrigation frequency with rising temperatures and scout for early summer pests.
  
  

If you plan well—quick greens for immediate income, timely planting of main summer crops for stability, and proper water/pest management—you'll set yourself up for a strong and profitable summer harvest.