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

Are you a farmer from Barabanki, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bani Kodar, Banki, Deva, Fatehpur, Haidergarh, Harakh, Masauli, Nindura, Pure Dalel, Ramnagar, Sidhaur, Suratganj, Trivediganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. March marks the transition from the Rabi harvest to the Zaid sowing season, a time when rising temperatures make frequent irrigation crucial for soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Barabanki 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, chilli, 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: Lentil (masoor) and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March) in Barabanki

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Amaranthus, Spinach, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon, and Sunflower.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season crops suitable for direct sowing in March and provide a good yield before the monsoon.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, and early cauliflower for the Kharif season. Ensure proper irrigation and protection from pests.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings ready for transplanting with the onset of monsoon, leading to a good yield.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early summer tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, ensuring adequate spacing and irrigation. Also, transplant cucurbit seedlings (cucumber, bottle gourd, etc.) raised in polythene bags.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting of summer vegetables allows farmers to take advantage of the favorable weather conditions and fetch better market prices.

Climbing vegetables (with proper staking):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, and pointed gourd. Provide proper staking and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Staking improves air circulation, reduces disease incidence, and maximizes fruit production, ensuring a steady income.

Pulses and Oilseeds:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (mung bean) and black gram (urad bean) and oilseeds like sesame and groundnut. Ensure proper seed treatment and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Pulses and oilseeds provide an additional income source and improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, climbing vegetables, and pulses/oilseeds in March in Barabanki, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh (March)

🌾 Bani Kodar Block

• Sow now: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
• These vegetables thrive in the March heat of Barabanki.
• Ensure proper irrigation for optimal growth.

Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables in local markets.

🌾 Banki Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare land for: Maize (for fodder)
• How & Why:
  
  • Early sowing of cucurbits ensures good yield before monsoon.
  • Maize fodder provides essential feed for livestock during summer.
• Advantage: Capitalize on early market + Fodder security
  

🌾 Deva Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea (Lobia)
• Continue harvesting: Potato, Mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are quick-growing summer vegetables.
  • Complete potato and mustard harvest to prepare fields for next crop.
• Advantage: Short duration crops + Field Preparation.
  

🌾 Fatehpur Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Zucchini), Round Gourd (Tinda)
• Intercrop: Sugarcane with vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and tinda grow well in Barabanki’s climate.
  • Intercropping maximizes land utilization and income.
• Advantage: Higher income per unit area.
  

🌾 Haidergarh Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Spinach
• Manage: Irrigation for existing crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Guar is drought-resistant and suitable for drier areas.
  • Adequate irrigation is crucial for all crops in March.
• Advantage: Drought resilience + sustained yields
  

🌾 Harakh Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd (Turai), Taro (Arbi)
• Prepare nursery for: Rainy season vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Turai and Arbi are well-suited to Barabanki’s soil.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings.
• Advantage: Timely preparation for next season
  

🌾 Masauli Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Radish (for seed production)
• Manage: Pest and diseases in cucurbits.
• How & Why:
  
  • Seed production can fetch a good price.
  • Monitor cucurbits regularly for pest and disease control.
• Advantage: Seed income + disease control.
  

🌾 Nindura Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Harvest: Mustard, Chickpea
• How & Why:
  
  • Moong and Urad are short-duration pulses improving soil fertility.
  • Timely harvest of mustard and chickpea avoids yield loss.
• Advantage: Soil health + Timely Harvest.
  

🌾 Pure Dalel Block

• Sow now: Pearl Millet (Bajra) for fodder
• Prepare land for: Paddy nursery
• How & Why:
  
  • Bajra provides nutritious fodder for livestock.
  • Prepare paddy nursery in advance for timely transplanting.
• Advantage: Fodder security + Paddy preparation.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Onion (for bulbs), Garlic
• Manage: Irrigation and weeding in existing vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • March is suitable for sowing onion and garlic for bulb production.
  • Timely irrigation and weeding ensure healthy crop growth.
• Advantage: Higher yields through proper management.
  

🌾 Sidhaur Block

• Sow now: Cauliflower (late varieties), Cabbage
• Protect: Young plants from heat stress.
• How & Why:
  
  • Late varieties can provide a good return if managed well.
  • Use shade nets or frequent irrigation to protect from heat.
• Advantage: Late season income + Heat Protection.
  

🌾 Suratganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Manage: Whitefly in vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy vegetables are quick-growing and provide income.
  • Control whitefly to prevent virus transmission.
• Advantage: Quick income + Pest control.
  

🌾 Trivediganj Block

• Sow now: Maize (for grain), Pigeon Pea (Arhar)
• Prepare land for: Soybean.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sowing maize will provide grain later in season.
  • Pigeon pea is a long duration pulse providing stability.
• Advantage: Grain + Soil health.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Barabanki, March)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (Lauki, Tinda, Kaddu): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens (Palak, Amaranth): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and new growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy any infested fruits or leaves immediately.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Spray only when needed; rotate chemicals to prevent pests from becoming resistant.
  
  

Irrigation

• As temperatures rise, give light irrigation every 5–7 days. Always check soil moisture first.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries and new plantings; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, and chilli wherever possible to save water.
  

Conclusion

March in Barabanki is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like peas and mustard greens.
  
• Prepare fields well for the upcoming summer vegetable season.
  
• Start direct sowing of summer gourds (Lauki, Karela, Torai), Bhindi, and Kheera.
  
• Transplant early Brinjal and Chilli seedlings if ready.
  
• Give regular, light irrigation as heat rises; watch out for new pests.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—clearing winter crops, preparing land, and timely sowing summer vegetables for both early cash and main season harvest—you’ll ensure a productive and profitable start to the summer farming cycle.