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

Are you a farmer from Kanpur Nagar, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bilhaur, Bithoor, Chaubepur, Ghatampur, Kakwan, Patara, Sarsaul, Shivrajpur, Sikandara, Vidhunu, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Green peas, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, following the Rabi harvest, and with rising temperatures, regular 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 Nagar 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: Mustard, potato, sugarcane, and wheat 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, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (March)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – Quick germination and growth due to rising temperatures.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer tomato, chilli, brinjal and early cucurbits. Ensure proper watering and protection from pests.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early tomato, chilli, and brinjal seedlings. Provide adequate irrigation and support to young plants.
✅ Benefit – Gives a head start to summer crops and allows for early harvesting.

Intercropping (with existing crops):
Sow short-duration vegetables like spinach, radish, or coriander between rows of sugarcane or orchards.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes land use and provides additional income.

Land preparation for paddy:
Start preparing the land for the upcoming paddy season. Plough and level the fields, and ensure proper water management structures are in place.
✅ Benefit – Timely preparation ensures optimal planting conditions for paddy.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, intercropping, and paddy land preparation in March, farmers of Kanpur Nagar can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Kanpur Nagar

🌾 Bilhaur Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd
• Prepare nursery: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds can be sown for early summer harvest.
  • Nursery preparation for chilli and brinjal ensures timely transplanting after monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables and timely nursery for monsoon crops.
  

🌾 Bithoor Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bitter gourd, pumpkin
• Irrigate: Summer squash
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber, bitter gourd, and pumpkin provide a good yield in the summer season.
  • Ensure proper irrigation for summer squash to maintain fruit quality and yield.
    
• Advantage: High yielding summer vegetables with proper irrigation management.
  

🌾 Chaubepur Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Fertilize: Okra
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon thrive in the hot and dry climate of March.
  • Fertilize Okra with nitrogen-rich fertilizer for healthy growth.
    
• Advantage: Good return from watermelon and muskmelon, and healthy okra crop.
  

🌾 Ghatampur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cluster bean
• Prepare land: For maize
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and cluster bean are good nitrogen-fixing crops for summer.
  • Prepare land for maize to ensure timely sowing with the onset of monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Summer legumes and timely preparation for monsoon maize.
  

🌾 Kakwan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Weed Control: In cucurbitaceous crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Sow spinach and fenugreek for quick yield and to improve soil health.
  • Effective weed control will enhance the growth of cucurbitaceous crops.
    
• Advantage: Quick yield from leafy vegetables and healthy growth of cucurbits.
  

🌾 Patara Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are suitable for summer cultivation and fetch good prices.
  • Prepare the nursery for early transplanting after the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High returns from summer gourds and timely preparation for monsoon vegetables.
  

🌾 Sarsaul Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Irrigate: Watermelon
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and pumpkin cultivation in March can give good yields before peak summer.
  • Regular irrigation is essential for watermelon to achieve optimal size and sweetness.
    
• Advantage: Early yields from cucumber and pumpkin, and improved watermelon quality.
  

🌾 Shivrajpur Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), Tinda
• Fertilize: Summer Vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Ladyfinger and Tinda are suited for summer cultivation and provide good income.
  • Fertilize with balanced NPK for optimal growth and yield of summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Good income from summer vegetables and healthy crop growth with proper fertilization.
  

🌾 Sikandara Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Pest Management: Monitor for insects in cucurbits
• How & Why:
  
  • Ridge gourd and sponge gourd do well in warm weather.
  • Regularly monitor cucurbits for pests like fruit flies and beetles.
    
• Advantage: Good yield from summer gourds and minimized crop damage from pests.
  

🌾 Vidhunu Block

• Sow now: Green Gram (Moong), Black Gram (Urad)
• Harvest: Mustard, if ready
• How & Why:
  
  • Green gram and black gram are short duration pulse crops suitable for summer.
  • Harvest mustard before the heat affects the seed quality.
    
• Advantage: Summer pulse production and timely harvest of mustard.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Kanpur Nagar - March)

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

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 (Kanpur Nagar - March)

• Give light irrigation every 4–7 days depending on soil type and crop (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries and young plantings; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, control weeds, and maintain soil temperature.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, and chilli where possible for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

March in Kanpur Nagar is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of remaining winter crops like potato, late cabbage/cauliflower.
  
• Start direct sowing of summer cucurbits like Lauki, Kaddu, Karela, Tinda, Kakri, Tarbuz, Kharbuja.
  
• Sow summer cash crops like Bhindi, Lobia, Guar for good market prices.
  
• Transplant your Brinjal and Mirch seedlings from nurseries for summer season harvest.
  
• Keep a close watch on water; timely irrigation is key as temperatures rise, along with managing early summer pests.
  
  

If you focus on timely harvest of winter crops, quickly shift to sowing summer gourds and legumes for consistent income, and ensure proper irrigation and pest management, you’ll set yourself up for a productive and profitable summer season in Kanpur Nagar.