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

Are you a farmer from Shravasti, up? In March, in blocks like Gilaula, Hariharpur Rani, Ikauna, Jamunaha, Sirsiya, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Wheat, Mustard, Potato, Lentil, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Chilli, Brinjal.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the Zaid season, falling between the Rabi harvest and Kharif sowing, where summer crops are planted and rely heavily on irrigation as temperatures rise. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shravasti 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, wheat, mustard, and chickpea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chili, tomato, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, 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 Shravasti show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (March)

Sugarcane Planting: Start planting sugarcane in prepared fields.
✅ Benefit – Early planting leads to better yields due to longer growing season.

Summer Vegetables Sowing: Sow seeds of summer vegetables like pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and cucumber.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables can be harvested before the monsoon season, providing early income.

Green Manure Crop: Sow green manure crops like Dhaincha or Sunhemp in fallow fields.
✅ Benefit – Green manure improves soil fertility and adds organic matter to the soil.

Pulse Crops Sowing: Sow summer pulse crops like Moong and Urad.
✅ Benefit – These crops are short duration and improve soil fertility.

Irrigation Management: Ensure proper irrigation for standing Rabi crops like wheat and pulses, especially during grain filling stage.
✅ Benefit – Adequate irrigation ensures good yield and quality of produce.

👉 In this way, by planning sugarcane planting, summer vegetable sowing, green manure, pulse crop sowing and irrigation management in March, Shravasti 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)

🌾 Gilaula Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare land for: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus.
• How & Why:
• Summer vegetables fetch good prices in April-May.
• Okra and Cowpea can be sown after mid-March for early yield.
• Advantage: Maximize summer vegetable yield for better income.

🌾 Hariharpur Rani Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare land for: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus.
• How & Why:
• Summer vegetables fetch good prices in April-May.
• Okra and Cowpea can be sown after mid-March for early yield.
• Advantage: Maximize summer vegetable yield for better income.

🌾 Ikauna Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare land for: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus.
• How & Why:
• Focus on early sowing of cucurbits for better market rates.
• Prepare nursery for Okra, Cowpea, and Amaranthus.
• Advantage: Early vegetables ensures maximum profit.

🌾 Jamunaha Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare land for: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus.
• How & Why:
• Early sowing of Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd recommended.
• Prepare land for Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus.
• Advantage: Early vegetables ensures maximum profit.

🌾 Sirsiya Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd.
• Prepare land for: Okra, Cowpea, Amaranthus.
• How & Why:
• Focus on early sowing of cucurbits for better market rates.
• Prepare nursery for Okra, Cowpea, and Amaranthus.
• Advantage: Early vegetables ensures maximum profit.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Shravasti-UP, March)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Downy Mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, 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 (Shravasti-UP, March)

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days, adjusting for soil type and crop needs, as temperatures rise.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good 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 and tomato where possible to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

March in Shravasti is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like potato, pea, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Prepare fields thoroughly for upcoming summer vegetable cultivation.
  
• Start sowing summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Ridge Gourd (Torai), Sponge Gourd, and Cucumber.
  
• Ensure timely and adequate irrigation as temperatures begin to rise.
  
• Keep a close watch on young plants for early signs of pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely clearing of winter crops, proper field preparation for summer, and early sowing of warm-season vegetables with smart water management—you’ll ensure a strong start to the summer season, leading to steady and profitable harvests.