Bumper Yields in March: Expert Tips for Profitable Summer Vegetables

• March is ideal for planting cucurbit vegetables like ridge gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, and cucumber, with 25-30°C temperature being optimal.
• Dr. Kamlesh Ahirwar, horticulture scientist at Naogaon Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chhatarpur, advises farmers to utilize empty fields for these crops.
• The pit method is recommended: maintain 2 meters row-to-row and 1 meter plant-to-plant distance.
• Dig pits 0.5 to 1 foot deep, place 1-2 seeds, and fill with cow dung and soil for best results.
• Vining vegetables primarily need support for optimal growth and a bumper production.