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

Are you a farmer from Hapur, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Dhaulana, Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, Simbhawali, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Late Cauliflower, Mustard, Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. March marks the transition from Rabi to the Zaid (summer) season, so with low soil moisture, frequent and timely irrigation becomes essential for your crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hapur 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, wheat, and potato 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 (dhaniya) 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 Hapur show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

Let’s Start in March – Crop + Method + Advantage for Hapur Farmers

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Hapur Uttar Pradesh (March)

🌾 Dhaulana Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Sponge Gourd (Turai)
• Prepare Seedbeds: For early Kharif season vegetables like tomato and chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds provide early market access in the summer months.
  • Early seedbeds ensure timely transplanting during the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on early market demand and prepare for the main Kharif season.
  

🌾 Garhmukteshwar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Tori)
• Continue Irrigation: In existing summer vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and gourds are short duration crops suitable for summer.
  • Adequate irrigation is crucial for yield in summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Maximize summer crop production and water use efficiency.
  

🌾 Hapur Block

• Sow now: Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Weed Management: Critical in early-sown summer vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Squash and cowpea are fast-growing and can fill market gaps.
  • Weed control prevents competition for nutrients and sunlight.
    
• Advantage: Efficient crop growth and early harvest for better market prices.
  

🌾 Simbhawali Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Soil Solarization: Prepare for nematode control in upcoming crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and guar are relatively drought-tolerant and quick to mature.
  • Soil solarization reduces nematode populations for subsequent sensitive crops.
    
• Advantage: Sustainable soil health management and diversified crop options.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

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) as temperatures rise.
  
• 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, tomato, and chilli where possible.
  

Conclusion

March in Hapur is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like peas, carrots, and cabbage. Prepare fields.
• Start direct sowing of summer gourds (bottle, ridge, bitter), pumpkin, cucumber, and okra.
• Transplant summer vegetables like brinjal, chilli, and heat-tolerant tomato varieties.
• Sow quick-growing greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early cash flow.
• Manage irrigation wisely; water new plantings regularly as heat increases.
  
  

If you follow these steps—quick-growing greens for cash flow, early sowing of summer vegetables for the main season, and smart water & pest management—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable start to the summer season.