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

Are you a farmer from Firozabad, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Araon, Eka, Firozabad, Hathwant, Jasrana, Narkhi, Shikohabad, Sirsaganj, Tundla, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Onion, Garlic, Mustard, late-season Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the beginning of the Zaid (summer) season, so soil moisture is decreasing and crops will need regular irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Firozabad 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, potatoes, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Okra, brinjal, chili, and tomato 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 Firozabad show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (March)

Sow summer vegetables such as okra, cucurbits (pumpkin family), and beans directly in the field.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Prepare nurseries for early paddy (rice) if irrigation facilities are available.
✅ Benefit – Early paddy can be transplanted before the monsoon, potentially avoiding waterlogging issues.

Planting of summer sugarcane should be completed.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures optimal growth and yield.

Continue harvesting rabi (winter) crops like wheat and mustard.
✅ Benefit – Timely harvesting prevents yield loss due to adverse weather conditions.

Farmers in Firozabad can also start preparing fields for the upcoming Kharif season.
✅ Benefit – Early preparation allows for timely sowing of Kharif crops like pulses and maize after the monsoon arrives.

Consider planting fodder crops like sorghum and maize to ensure feed availability for livestock during the summer months.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nurseries, planting, and harvesting in March, farmers in Firozabad can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Firozabad

🌾 Araon Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Eka Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Firozabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Hathwant Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Jasrana Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Narkhi Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Shikohabad Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Sirsaganj Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

🌾 Tundla Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and better market price.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Firozabad (March)

• Okra (Bhindi): Jassids, Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (Lauki, Tinda, Karela, Kheera): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal (Tamatar/Baigan): Fruit borer (tomato), Shoot and fruit borer (brinjal), Whitefly
  
• Chilli (Mirch): Thrips, Mites, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants.
  
• 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 for Firozabad (March)

• Give light irrigation every 5-7 days (check soil moisture; may be more frequent for sandy soils or young plants).
  
• Avoid waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas. Ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic) to keep soil moist and control weeds.
  
• Prioritize drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for cucurbits, tomato, and brinjal.
  

Conclusion

March in Firozabad is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like peas, carrots, and early potato varieties.
  
• Start sowing direct-sown summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, and Cluster Bean.
  
• Transplant seedlings of chilli, brinjal, and early-planted tomato varieties that were raised in nurseries.
  
• Plant quick-growing greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) or summer spinach for early income.
  
• Manage pests carefully as temperatures rise and ensure regular, adequate irrigation to combat heat stress.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—finishing winter harvests, preparing for summer staples, and incorporating quick-growing greens—you’ll ensure a steady cash flow and set your farm up for a productive summer season.