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

Are you a farmer from Kanpur Dehat, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Akbarpur, Amraudha, Derapur, Jhinjhak, Maitha, Malasa, Rania, Rasulabad, Sandalpur, Sarvankhera, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Lentil, Peas, Gram. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, when Rabi crops are being harvested, and with rising temperatures and decreasing soil moisture, frequent irrigation is crucial for summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Kanpur Dehat (March)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Cucumber (Kheera)
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Okra and gourds are quick summer cash crops.
• Nursery ensures timely transplanting after monsoon.
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand, prepare for monsoon crop.

🌾 Amraudha Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean (Guar), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Transplant: Summer Tomato
• How & Why:
• Legumes improve soil fertility for next crop.
• Summer tomato gives early market advantage.
• Advantage: Soil health + early profit.

🌾 Derapur Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge Gourd (Torai)
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
• Gourds provide income till main season crops are ready.
• Nursery saves time and ensures healthy seedlings.
• Advantage: Continuous income, healthy crop start.

🌾 Jhinjhak Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare field: Ginger, Turmeric (for planting in April)
• How & Why:
• Melons are high-value summer crops.
• Early field preparation saves time during monsoon onset.
• Advantage: High profit potential, timely planting.

🌾 Maitha Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Round gourd (Tinda)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
• Pumpkin and tinda yield well in summer.
• Early cauliflower gets premium price.
• Advantage: Good yield, high market price.

🌾 Malasa Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Short duration crops provide quick returns.
• Nursery ensures healthy transplants for main season.
• Advantage: Quick income, strong seedling base.

🌾 Rania Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Transplant: Summer Tomato
• How & Why:
• Cucumbers are in high demand during summer.
• Summer tomato production avoids monsoon glut.
• Advantage: High demand, better price realization.

🌾 Rasulabad Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Legumes improve soil health for rice.
• Early brinjal transplant reduces pest attack.
• Advantage: Soil improvement, pest management.

🌾 Sandalpur Block

• Sow now: Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare field: For rainy season vegetable crops
• How & Why:
• Gourds provide income before rainy season.
• Field preparation saves time later.
• Advantage: Timely sowing, efficient resource use.

🌾 Sarvankhera Block

• Sow now: Okra, Sponge Gourd (Ghiya)
• Transplant: Summer Chilli
• How & Why:
• Okra gives quick return.
• Summer chilli fetches good prices.
• Advantage: Fast income, good market rates.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, whitefly, fruit borer
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
  

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), increase frequency as temperatures rise.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper 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 Kanpur Dehat is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like potato, pea, and cabbage.
  
• Prepare your fields well for upcoming summer vegetable sowings.
  
• Start sowing summer cucurbits like Lauki, Karela, Torai, and Kheera.
  
• Plant nursery-raised brinjal, chilli, and tomato saplings.
  
• Sow early varieties of Okra (Bhindi) and Cluster Bean (Guar).
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, apply timely control.
  
• Give light, timely irrigation as days get warmer.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—clearing fields, preparing for summer, planting early summer crops, and managing water and pests—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable summer season.