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

Are you a farmer from Moradabad, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bhagatpur Tanda, Bhojpur, Bilari, Chhajlet, Dilari, Moradabad, Mundha Pandey, Thakurdwara, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin.

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, so with rising temperatures and decreasing soil moisture, frequent irrigation is crucial for new sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Moradabad 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: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower 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 Moradabad 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), Cluster Bean (Gawar), Cowpea (Lobia), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Cucumber (Kheera), Pumpkin (Kaddu), and Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in warmer weather and provide a good yield in Moradabad.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for vegetables like Chili, Tomato, and Brinjal for the next season's crop.
✅ Benefit – Early preparation ensures timely transplanting after the summer heat subsides in Moradabad.

Planting Sugarcane:
This is the ideal time for planting sugarcane in Moradabad. Select appropriate varieties and follow recommended planting techniques.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane planted in March gets a long growing season, resulting in higher yields.

Irrigation of Rabi Crops:
Ensure timely irrigation of standing Rabi crops like wheat and pulses, especially during this critical grain filling stage.
✅ Benefit – Adequate irrigation is crucial for realizing the full potential of Rabi crops in Moradabad.

Fodder Crops:
Sow fodder crops like Maize, Sorghum, and Cowpea to ensure sufficient feed availability for livestock during the summer months in Moradabad.
✅ Benefit – This will help maintain livestock health and productivity.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, planting sugarcane, and ensuring proper irrigation in March, farmers in Moradabad 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)

🌾 Bhagatpur Tanda Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd, bitter gourd.
• Prepare nursery: Okra, chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
• March provides optimal temperatures for cucurbit germination.
• Early nursery ensures timely transplanting for kharif season.
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetables & get a head start for kharif.

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon.
• Irrigate: Existing potato & pea crops for enhanced yield.
• How & Why:
• Cucurbits thrive in warm weather; ensure proper soil moisture.
• Timely irrigation prevents moisture stress in potato & pea.
• Advantage: Maximize cucurbit production & protect existing crops.

🌾 Bilari Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean, cowpea (lobia).
• Apply: Top dressing of urea to standing vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
• Legumes like cluster bean & cowpea improve soil health.
• Urea boosts vegetative growth for higher yields in other vegetables.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment & increased yield from existing plantings.

🌾 Chhajlet Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach.
• Control: Monitor for early blight in tomato & potato; apply appropriate fungicide.
• How & Why:
• Short duration crops like amaranthus & spinach provide quick returns.
• Preventive measures minimize yield loss due to fungal diseases.
• Advantage: Quick income & disease-free crops for better profitability.

🌾 Dilari Block

• Sow now: Okra (bhindi), summer squash.
• Weed: Remove weeds from all vegetable fields.
• How & Why:
• Okra & summer squash are well-suited to the March climate.
• Weed removal reduces competition for nutrients & water.
• Advantage: Optimize summer vegetable production & promote healthy crop growth.

🌾 Moradabad Block

• Sow now: Onion, garlic (for bulbs).
• Prepare: Land for transplanting cucurbit seedlings in late March.
• How & Why:
• March planting allows for bulb formation before the monsoon.
• Early land preparation saves time when transplanting window opens.
• Advantage: Timely planting for good bulb size & efficient resource use.

🌾 Mundha Pandey Block

• Sow now: Carrot, radish (summer varieties).
• Harvest: Mature cauliflower, cabbage, and other winter vegetables.
• How & Why:
• Summer varieties of root crops utilize the lengthening days.
• Harvesting mature crops ensures optimal quality & prevents field losses.
• Advantage: Extend root crop availability & minimize post-harvest losses.

🌾 Thakurdwara Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd, bitter gourd
• Apply: Irrigate all vegetable crops at regular intervals
• How & Why:
• Cucurbits thrive in warm weather; ensure proper soil moisture
• Irrigation at regular intervals prevents moisture stress and increase yields
• Advantage: Maximize cucurbit production & protect existing crops

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, 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, increase frequency 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 and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

March in Moradabad is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like peas and carrots.
  
• Start direct sowing of summer cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber.
  
• Planting of Okra (Bhindi) for early summer yield is crucial.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of brinjal, chilli, and early tomato varieties.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and ensure timely, adequate irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely sowing of summer gourds and okra, transplanting key vegetables, and smart water management—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable start to your summer season.