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

Are you a farmer from Jhansi, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Babina, Badagaon, Bamaur, Bangra, Chirgaon, Gursarai, Mauranipur, Moth, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the start of the Zaid season after the Rabi harvest; the weather is becoming hot and dry, making irrigation crucial for soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Jhansi 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, chickpea, and potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and okra seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March) in Jhansi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, bottle gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, and cluster bean.
✅ Benefit – These summer vegetables grow quickly and provide a good yield if properly managed.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cucurbitaceous vegetables like muskmelon, watermelon, and bottle gourd for early summer crops.
✅ Benefit – Early crops fetch a better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant chili and tomato seedlings if the weather is favorable, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation.

Sowing of pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad) for additional income.
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide a nutritious crop.

Irrigation:
Ensure timely irrigation for all standing crops, especially summer vegetables and pulses, as temperatures start to rise.
✅ Benefit – Adequate moisture prevents water stress and promotes healthy growth.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, pulses, and irrigation in March, farmers in Jhansi can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babina Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Okra
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • March is ideal for starting summer vegetables in Jhansi.
  • Ensure proper irrigation for seedbeds due to rising temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing maximizes yield potential in Jhansi's climate.
  

🌾 Badagaon Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • These cucurbits thrive in Jhansi's hot and dry March weather.
  • Transplant seedlings in the evening to minimize transplant shock.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer fruits and vegetables in the local market.
  

🌾 Bamaur Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Prepare for Okra and Brinjal sowing
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like guar and lobia improve soil fertility for subsequent crops.
  • Prepare land for okra and brinjal; sow seeds at the end of March.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + income generation.
  

🌾 Bangra Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration leafy vegetables provide quick returns.
  • Transplant chili seedlings on raised beds to prevent waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash flow + diversification of crops.
  

🌾 Chirgaon Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd (Turai), Sponge Gourd (Gilki)
• Prepare land for Summer Radish.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds grow well in Jhansi's summer; provide proper staking.
  • Prepare soil for summer radish; sow seeds by the end of March.
    
• Advantage: Good yield with proper care.
  

🌾 Gursarai Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip (for early harvest)
• Continue harvesting: Potato, Pea
• How & Why:
  
  • Sow carrot and turnip in well-drained soil.
  • Harvest remaining potato and pea crops before the temperature rises too much.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use before the peak summer.
  

🌾 Mauranipur Block

• Sow now: Lady Finger (Bhindi), Summer Squash
• Manage Irrigation: Focus on providing regular water to existing crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Lady Finger and Summer Squash does well in hot conditions with regular irrigation.
  • Proper irrigation is crucial for all crops in March due to increasing heat.
    
• Advantage: Higher yield through water management.
  

🌾 Moth Block

• Sow now: Beans (French, Cluster)
• Prepare for Cucumber and Bitter Gourd sowing
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans grows well with proper support in March.
  • Prepare land for cucurbits; sow seeds at the end of March.
    
• Advantage: Soil health management + income generation
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Red pumpkin beetle
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Shoot borer (Brinjal), Whitefly, Thrips
  
• Leafy greens (if planted): Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

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 irrigation every 5–7 days (check soil moisture before watering).
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially for young plants.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save water and keep weeds down.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, brinjal, chilli where possible.
  

Conclusion

March in Jhansi is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing late winter crops like potato, pea, and cauliflower.
  
• Start sowing quick summer leafy greens (amaranth) and cucumber for early cash.
  
• Begin direct sowing of main summer vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cowpea.
  
• Ensure timely transplanting of chilli and brinjal seedlings, if ready.
  
• Increase irrigation frequency with rising temperatures; keep watch for pests on new plantings.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—finishing winter crops efficiently, starting quick summer greens for early cash, establishing main summer vegetables for stability, and managing water smartly—you’ll ensure a smooth transition and profitable summer harvest.