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

Are you a farmer from Kaushambi, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Chail, Kada Dham, Kaushambi, Manjhanpur, Mooratganj, Nevada, Saintha, Sirathu, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Wheat, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Potato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. March is the start of the Zaid season after Rabi crop harvesting, so with rising temperatures and decreasing soil moisture, timely irrigation is essential for new sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

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

What to start now (March) in Kaushambi

Sugarcane Planting: March is an ideal time for sugarcane planting in Kaushambi. Use recommended varieties for high yield.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely planting for optimal growth.

Summer Vegetables: Prepare fields for summer vegetables like cucumber, bitter gourd, and bottle gourd.
✅ Benefit – Capitalize on favorable weather conditions.

Moong and Urad: Sowing of Moong and Urad can be initiated, ensuring proper irrigation facilities.
✅ Benefit – Short duration crops for additional income.

Mango Orchards: Focus on irrigation and pest management in Mango orchards.
✅ Benefit – Protection of fruits for a better yield and market value.

Livestock Management: Pay attention to livestock health during the transition from winter to summer; provide adequate water and shade.
✅ Benefit – Prevents heat stress and maintains productivity.

👉 In this way, by planning sugarcane planting, summer vegetables, pulses, orchard management, and livestock care in March in Kaushambi, farmers 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 Kaushambi

🌾 Chail Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber
• Prepare Nursery: Okra, Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables give good yield with proper irrigation.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after heat subsides.
    
• Advantage: High demand for summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Kada Dham Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Watermelon and muskmelon thrive in hot weather.
  • Early nursery ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting in late March/early April.
    
• Advantage: Favorable weather = good yield and profit.
  

🌾 Kaushambi Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea
• Transplant: Summer Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are short duration crops for quick returns.
  • Transplanting allows earlier harvest compared to direct sowing.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + early market arrival = premium price.
  

🌾 Manjhanpur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Sponge Gourd, Tinda
• How & Why:
  
  • These gourds are well-suited to the climate of Kaushambi.
  • Nursery ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Local market demand = steady income.
  

🌾 Mooratganj Block

• Sow now: Ladyfinger (Okra), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Prepare Nursery: Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and Guar are relatively easy to grow in this region.
  • Nursery preparation provides healthy plants for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: High demand in local markets = good returns.
  

🌾 Nevada Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Radish
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal (long varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • These roots can give you 20–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early brinjal nursery transplant fetches better yield and resistance to diseases.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest + healthy seedlings = extra income.
  

🌾 Saintha Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Sirathu Block

• Sow now: Beetroot, Turnip
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Beetroot and turnip are harvested quickly for local markets.
  • Early chilli varieties can be harvested before the peak season competition.
    
• Advantage: Quick yields = early cash flow.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Red Pumpkin Beetle, Powdery mildew, Fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Spodoptera
  
• 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/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

• As temperatures rise, check soil daily; irrigate every 4–7 days depending on crop and soil.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; ensure good 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, it saves water.
  

Conclusion

March in Kaushambi is all about welcoming summer crops:

• Focus on planting summer vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, okra, and cluster beans.
• Transplant brinjal, chilli, and early tomato seedlings that were raised in nursery.
• Complete harvesting of late-winter crops such as potato, onion, and garlic.
• Ensure regular and light irrigation as temperatures begin to rise.
• Monitor for early summer pests and diseases, and apply preventive measures.
• Consider planting short-duration pulses like Moong (green gram) for additional income and soil health.

If you manage your summer vegetable plantings well—from gourds and okra for regular income to short-duration pulses for quick returns—along with smart water management, you'll ensure a productive and profitable start to the summer season.