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

Are you a farmer from Bahraich, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bahraich, Chittaura, Huzoorpur, Jarwal, Mahasi, Motipur, Nanpara, Nawabganj, Payagpur, Phakharpur, Risia, Shivpur, Visheshwarganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Lentil, Chickpea, Wheat. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander, Mint are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi harvest season and the beginning of the hot, dry Zaid season, so frequent irrigation is essential for newly sown crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bahraich 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 lentil 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Sugarcane and chickpea continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Bahraich 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, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, and watermelon. For Bahraich Farmers.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in the warm climate of Bahraich-up.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer tomato, chili, and brinjal. Seedlings will be ready for transplanting in April. For Bahraich Farmers.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield in Bahraich-up climate.

Planting Sugarcane:
Plant sugarcane for next season. For Bahraich Farmers.
✅ Benefit – Early planting ensures good yield in Bahraich-up region.

Mango Orchards:
Grafting and planting new mango saplings can be done. For Bahraich Farmers.
✅ Benefit – Ensures growth and steady income in Bahraich-up.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and crops suitable for Bahraich-up in March, 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)

🌾 Bahraich Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin
• Transplant: Brinjal, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide good yield.
  • Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management.
    
• Advantage: High demand in local markets = better returns.
  

🌾 Chittaura Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits are well-suited to the sandy loam soil of this region.
  • Early tomato transplant benefits from longer growing season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand.
  

🌾 Huzoorpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Chili, capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are relatively drought-tolerant and require less water.
  • Ensure proper spacing for optimal growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Suitable for areas with limited water availability.
  

🌾 Jarwal Block

• Sow now: Sponge gourd, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Brinjal (grafted)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables are popular and fetch good prices in local markets.
  • Grafted brinjal provides disease resistance and higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Increased production and market value.
  

🌾 Mahasi Block

• Sow now: Summer squash, round melon
• Transplant: Tomato (hybrid varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Squash and melon are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Hybrid tomatoes offer improved fruit quality and disease resistance.
    
• Advantage: Faster income and better product quality.
  

🌾 Motipur Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Chili (high-yielding varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Focus on vegetables with high demand in nearby urban centers.
  • High-yielding chili varieties maximize productivity.
    
• Advantage: Proximity to markets ensures good prices.
  

🌾 Nanpara Block

• Sow now: Okra (early varieties)
• Transplant: Brinjal (disease-resistant)
• How & Why:
  
  • Early okra varieties capture the early market advantage.
  • Disease-resistant brinjal minimizes crop losses.
    
• Advantage: Reduced risk and better market access.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Capsicum (colored varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
  • Colored capsicum fetches premium prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and higher profitability.
  

🌾 Payagpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, sponge gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (indeterminate varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are relatively easy to grow and manage.
  • Indeterminate tomatoes offer continuous harvesting over a longer period.
    
• Advantage: Consistent yield and reduced labor requirements.
  

🌾 Phakharpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach
• Transplant: Chili (organic farming practices)
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens provide quick income between major crops.
  • Organic chili cultivation attracts niche markets.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income streams and premium prices.
  

🌾 Risia Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Transplant: Brinjal (local varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Melons thrive in the hot and dry climate of this region.
  • Local brinjal varieties are well-adapted to the local conditions.
    
• Advantage: Optimized yield and reduced input costs.
  

🌾 Shivpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, round melon
• Transplant: Tomato (processing varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pumpkins and round melons have a long shelf life and can be stored.
  • Processing tomatoes are suitable for ketchup and other products.
    
• Advantage: Value addition and extended market access.
  

🌾 Visheshwarganj Block

• Sow now: Bitter gourd, ridge gourd
• Transplant: Capsicum (bell pepper)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are widely consumed in the local diet.
  • Bell peppers are a high-value crop with good market potential.
    
• Advantage: Stable demand and better returns on investment.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, 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 temperature rises.
  
• 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 Bahraich is all about smart summer planning:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like peas, carrots, and radishes.
  
• Start direct sowing of summer gourds (lauki, torai, karela, kheera) and okra (bhindi).
  
• Transplant summer chilli, brinjal, and tomato seedlings.
  
• Sow heat-tolerant leafy greens like Amaranthus (chaulai) for quick early cash.
  
• Ensure timely irrigation for new plantings and monitor for early summer pests and diseases.
  
  

Focus on timely sowing of summer vegetables for a steady market, quick greens for cash flow, and proper irrigation to thrive in the rising temperatures. This smart planning will ensure a productive and profitable summer season.