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

Are you a farmer from Siddharthnagar, up (UP)? In March, in blocks like Bansi, Barhni, Bhanwapur, Biska Khor, Dohani, Domariaganj, Itwa, Jogia, Khesraha, Khunwa, Laukaha, Mithwal, Naugarh, Semari, Shohratgarh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. As the Rabi season ends and the Zaid season begins, rising temperatures and decreasing soil moisture make timely irrigation crucial for newly sown summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in May–June.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Siddharthnagar 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, chilli, 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 Siddharthnagar show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (March)

Sowing of following crops can be done in Siddharthnagar:

Pulses:
Summer moong, summer urad, lobia.

Oilseeds:
Groundnut, sunflower, sesame, castor.

Vegetables:
Cucurbits (bitter gourd, bottle gourd, cucumber, pumpkin), okra, amaranth, leafy vegetables, cowpea, maize, chilli, tomato and brinjal.

Sugarcane:
Spring Sugarcane

✅ By planning sowing for pulses, oilseeds and vegetables in March, farmers in Siddharthnagar can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bansi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Tomato, chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing spinach and radish provide early income.
  • Transplanting tomatoes and chilies in March ensures good yields and market prices later.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest leads to better market rates.
  

🌾 Barhni Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), cucumber, bottle gourd
• Prepare land for: Pigeon pea (Arhar)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and gourds grow well in warm weather; plant early for best yield.
  • Prepare land for pigeon pea sowing by month-end.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing maximizes yield potential.
  

🌾 Bhanwapur Block

• Sow now: Summer squash, bitter gourd, cluster bean (guar)
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer squash and gourds thrive in warm conditions; ensure proper irrigation.
  • Transplant capsicum seedlings for a good crop.
    
• Advantage: Diversify your vegetable basket with quick-growing crops.
  

🌾 Biska Khor Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), French bean
• Intercrop: With sugarcane, maize
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes like cowpea and French bean enrich the soil with nitrogen.
  • Intercropping optimizes land use and provides additional income.
    
• Advantage: Improve soil health and increase profitability.
  

🌾 Dohani Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon
• Prepare nursery for: Mango, guava
• How & Why:
  
  • Melons require well-drained soil and ample sunlight; start early.
  • Prepare nurseries for fruit trees to plant during the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops with good market demand.
  

🌾 Domariaganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), mint (Pudina)
• Transplant: Ginger, turmeric
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and mint are short-duration crops for quick returns.
  • Transplant ginger and turmeric for the upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Regular income with low investment.
  

🌾 Itwa Block

• Sow now: Radish, turnip, carrot
• Prepare land for: Maize
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables grow well in sandy loam soil; ensure proper drainage.
  • Prepare land for maize sowing after the winter crops.
    
• Advantage: Crop rotation improves soil fertility.
  

🌾 Jogia Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd
• Support: Provide support for gourds to climb
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds need support to grow vertically, improving air circulation and reducing disease.
    
• Advantage: Increased yield and better quality produce.
  

🌾 Khesraha Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin
• Mulch: Use organic mulch to conserve moisture
• How & Why:
  
  • Mulching helps retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth.
    
• Advantage: Reduced irrigation needs and healthier plants.
  

🌾 Khunwa Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops like spinach, fenugreek and coriander provide early income.
  • Transplanting tomato and chili ensures a good yield in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Multiple harvests and better market prices.
  

🌾 Laukaha Block

• Sow now: Okra, cluster bean
• Irrigate: Regularly irrigate summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are well-suited for the summer season in Siddharthnagar.
  • Regular irrigation is crucial for healthy growth and high yield.
    
• Advantage: High yield and quick returns.
  

🌾 Mithwal Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber
• Manage: Monitor for pests and diseases
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops thrive in the hot climate of Siddharthnagar.
  • Regular monitoring for pests and diseases ensures a healthy crop.
    
• Advantage: Good market demand and high profitability.
  

🌾 Naugarh Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd
• Prune: Prune gourds for better yield
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds are popular vegetables in the region.
  • Pruning encourages more fruit production.
    
• Advantage: Increased yield and better quality of gourds.
  

🌾 Semari Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach, fenugreek
• Weed: Regularly weed the fields
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy greens are fast-growing and provide quick income.
  • Regular weeding prevents competition for nutrients and sunlight.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and healthy crop growth.
  

🌾 Shohratgarh Block

• Sow now: Carrot, radish, turnip
• Fertilize: Apply appropriate fertilizers
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables grow well in the sandy loam soil of Shohratgarh.
  • Proper fertilization ensures healthy growth and good yield.
    
• Advantage: Good yield of root vegetables with proper care.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Siddharthnagar Uttar Pradesh Farmers - March Month

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• 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.
  
• 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 irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based), frequency increases with temperature.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for gourds and tomato.
  

Conclusion

March in Siddharthnagar is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting last winter vegetables to clear fields.
  
• Start early summer cucurbits (lauki, kaddu, kheera) for first market push.
  
• Plant bhindi (okra) and lobia (cowpea) for quick summer income.
  
• Prepare beds for transplanting brinjal and chili seedlings.
  
• Manage irrigation carefully as heat rises and watch for early summer pests.
  
  

If you follow these steps—clearing winter crops, planting early summer varieties for quick returns, and preparing for main season crops—you’ll build a strong and profitable base for the hot season harvest.