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

Are you a farmer from Rampur, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bilaspur, Chamraua, Milak, Rampur, Saidnagar, Shahbad, Suar, Tanda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Rampur 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 Sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, Tomato, 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 Potato continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early march, fields in Rampur 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, Cucurbits (like cucumber, pumpkin, gourds), Amaranthus, Cowpea, and Maize.
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warmer conditions and offer a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early Kharif vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal, if not already done. Ensure proper irrigation and protection from pests.
✅ Benefit – Allows for timely transplanting once the monsoon arrives or irrigation is available.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant summer vegetables like chili, brinjal, and tomato that were started earlier in nurseries. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.

Pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (mung) and black gram (urad). They improve soil fertility and provide additional income.
✅ Benefit – Short duration crops that can be harvested before the main Kharif season.

Sugarcane:
Continue planting sugarcane. Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major crop in Rampur and provides a steady income.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bilaspur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Chamraua Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Milak Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Rampur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Saidnagar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Shahbad Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Suar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin
• Prepare seedling: Okra, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for summer season and can provide good yield if proper care is taken.
  • Early sowing of Okra, Tomato, Chili can give a yield advantage and fetch better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early summer vegetables = better income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), adjust 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 Rampur is all about preparing for the summer and continuous harvest:

• Continue harvesting late winter vegetables like peas, carrots, and early spring crops.
  
• Sow direct summer vegetables like okra, gourds (bottle, bitter, ridge), and cowpea.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of brinjal, chilli, and early-fruiting tomato varieties.
  
• Plant fast-growing summer greens like Amaranthus and summer spinach for quick returns.
  
• Increase irrigation frequency as temperatures rise and vigilantly monitor for summer pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—fast-growing greens for quick cash, medium/long-duration summer vegetables for steady income, and timely care for healthy plants—you’ll ensure a productive and profitable summer season.