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

Are you a farmer from Sambhal, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Asmoli, Bahjoi, Chandausi, Gunnaur, Panwasa, Sambhal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pumpkin. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Early Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, with Rabi crop harvesting ending and summer crop sowing beginning, so regular irrigation is crucial as soil moisture drops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sambhal 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 October

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, sugarcane, maize, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and chilli 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early October, fields in Aurangabad show a mix of standing cereals/cash crops, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulses.

What to start now (March)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, and watermelon.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow well in warm weather and provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for chili, brinjal, and tomato for the summer season.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to better crop establishment and higher yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early summer vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal seedlings that were started in February.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting helps in early harvesting and better market prices.

Summer pulses (if irrigation is available):
Green gram (moong) and black gram (urad).
✅ Benefit – Short duration pulses can provide additional income and improve soil health.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue planting sugarcane in Sambhal.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop in Sambhal-up and provides a stable income.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and selecting appropriate crops in March, farmers in Sambhal-up can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Asmoli Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin
• Prepare nursery: Okra, cluster bean
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables fetch high prices in April-May.
  • Prepare nursery for the summer season crops.
    
• Advantage: Good returns due to early sowing of summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Bahjoi Block

• Sow now: Okra, lobia, amaranthus
• Irrigate: Summer vegetables already sown
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and lobia are short duration and provide income quickly.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial for proper growth due to increasing temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and healthy crop growth.
  

🌾 Chandausi Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Early sowing of cucurbits fetches higher market price.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli ensures timely harvesting.
    
• Advantage: High market price and timely harvest.
  

🌾 Gunnaur Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, ridge gourd, sponge gourd
• Fertilize: Already sown summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables grow quickly and are suitable for summer.
  • Fertilizing ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing vegetables and good yield.
  

🌾 Panwasa Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, leafy vegetables (spinach, amaranthus)
• Weed control: In summer vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea is a good source of protein and leafy vegetables provide quick income.
  • Weed control is important for healthy crop growth.
    
• Advantage: Nutritional value and weed-free crops.
  

🌾 Sambhal Block

• Sow now: Summer squash, long melon, round gourd
• Pest & disease control: Monitor for early signs in cucurbits
• How & Why:
  
  • These cucurbits are well-suited for the rising temperatures.
  • Early pest control prevents significant yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Suitable crops and preventive measures for healthy yields.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Sambhal Farmers (March)

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• 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, especially during warmer spells (soil-moisture based).
  
• 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 for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

March in Sambhal is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like potato, pea, and cabbage.
  
• Start sowing early summer vegetables like Okra, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, and Cucumber.
  
• Transplant seedlings of Brinjal, Chilli, and Summer Tomato.
  
• Sow quick-growing summer greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for early cash.
  
• Ensure timely and light irrigation; monitor closely for early summer pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—clearing winter crops, planting early summer varieties for quick returns and staples, and managing water and pests diligently—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable start to the summer vegetable season.