Vegetables to grow in october in Azamgarh up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Azamgarh, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Ahraula, Atrauli, Azamgarh, Bardah, Bilariaganj, Harraiya, Kandharpur, Kauria, Lalganj, Maharajganj, Martinganj, Mehnagar, Mohammadpur, Nizamabad, Palhani, Palhana, Pawai, Phulpur, Rani Ki Sarai, Sagri, Sathiaon, Tarwa, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Okra, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. As the Kharif season ends and Rabi sowing begins, the monsoon has withdrawn, making it essential to manage soil moisture or apply pre-sowing irrigation for new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Azamgarh district for the month of October. 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 October according to your area.

What fields typically look like early october

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, pigeon pea, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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: Urad and sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early october, fields in Azamgarh show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (October) - Azamgarh

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Mustard, Lentil, Gram, Barley, Potato.
✅ Benefit – These are important rabi crops for food and income security in Azamgarh.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion seedlings can be raised in nurseries. Protect seedlings from damping-off disease.
✅ Benefit – Healthy onion seedlings lead to better bulb formation and higher yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Late cauliflower and cabbage transplanting can be done in early October. Maintain proper spacing.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely crop establishment and uniform growth.

Vegetable crops (with irrigation):
Radish, carrot, spinach, fenugreek, coriander can be sown for early winter harvest.
✅ Benefit – Provides quick income and fulfills local vegetable demand.

Oilseed crops:
Sow mustard seeds in well-prepared fields. Ensure proper moisture for germination.
✅ Benefit – Mustard is an important oilseed crop for Azamgarh, providing oil and animal feed.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and choosing suitable crops in October, farmers in Azamgarh can optimize their rabi season and improve their livelihoods.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahraula Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea, lentil.
• Prepare beds for: Onion, garlic.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops utilize residual soil moisture effectively.
  • Early sowing ensures better yield and market price.
    
• Advantage: Timely planting maximizes output.
  

🌾 Atrauli Block

• Sow now: Potato, cumin, coriander.
• Transplant: Chili, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato cultivation benefits from cooler October nights.
  • Transplanting chili and brinjal now allows for a longer growing season.
    
• Advantage: Diverse cropping enhances farm income.
  

🌾 Azamgarh Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip.
• Prepare nursery for: Cabbage, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops thrive in the well-drained soils of Azamgarh.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing vegetable yield through careful planning.
  

🌾 Bardah Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, spinach, mustard greens.
• Transplant: Tomato, pepper.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide early income.
  • Transplanting ensures optimum growth conditions for tomatoes and peppers.
    
• Advantage: Income diversification and optimal vegetable growth.
  

🌾 Bilariaganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, onion, pea.
• Prepare field for: Sugarcane planting.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops can be planted in October for optimal growth.
  • Sugarcane planting preparations should be done to be ready for November planting.
    
• Advantage: Ensures timely planting of key crops.
  

🌾 Harraiya Block

• Sow now: Lentil, chickpea, field pea.
• Prepare beds for: Potato, onion sets.
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes fix nitrogen, enriching soil for future crops.
  • Preparing beds now facilitates timely planting of potatoes and onion sets.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and efficient crop management.
  

🌾 Kandharpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, coriander, fenugreek.
• Transplant: Tomato, brinjal seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited to the local climate and soil.
  • Transplanting seedlings ensures a strong start for tomatoes and brinjals.
    
• Advantage: Crop compatibility and healthy vegetable establishment.
  

🌾 Kauria Block

• Sow now: Spinach, radish, carrot.
• Prepare for: Potato planting.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables can be sown now for a quick harvest.
  • Potato planting preparations are essential for timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and timely potato planting.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, linseed, gram.
• Prepare nursery for: Cauliflower, cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are ideal for the upcoming winter season.
  • Early nursery preparation is essential for timely vegetable transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Winter crop suitability and vegetable planting efficiency.
  

🌾 Maharajganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, spinach, turnip.
• Transplant: Tomato, chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing vegetables provide an early harvest.
  • Transplanting allows for better growth conditions for tomatoes and chilies.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and optimized vegetable growth.
  

🌾 Martinganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea, lentil.
• Prepare beds for: Onion, garlic.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops make efficient use of residual soil moisture.
  • Early sowing leads to better yields and market prices.
    
• Advantage: Efficient moisture usage and increased profits.
  

🌾 Mehnagar Block

• Sow now: Potato, cumin, coriander.
• Transplant: Chili, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • October nights are ideal for potato cultivation.
  • Early transplanting of chili and brinjal results in a longer growing season.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification and increased farm income.
  

🌾 Mohammadpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip.
• Prepare nursery for: Cabbage, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Well-drained soils are great for root crops.
  • Early nursery preparation is crucial for timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Maximized vegetable yield through careful planning.
  

🌾 Nizamabad Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, spinach, mustard greens.
• Transplant: Tomato, pepper.
• How & Why:
  
  • These quick-growing greens yield an early income.
  • Transplanting optimizes the growth of tomatoes and peppers.
    
• Advantage: Income diversification and vegetable growth optimization.
  

🌾 Palhani Block

• Sow now: Garlic, onion, pea.
• Prepare field for: Sugarcane planting.
• How & Why:
  
  • October is the ideal time to plant these crops for best results.
  • Preparing the sugarcane field now makes it ready for November planting.
    
• Advantage: Timely planting of key crops.
  

🌾 Palhana Block

• Sow now: Lentil, chickpea, field pea.
• Prepare beds for: Potato, onion sets.
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes enrich soil for future crops by fixing nitrogen.
  • Preparing beds now ensures potato and onion sets can be planted on time.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health and efficient crop management.
  

🌾 Pawai Block

• Sow now: Mustard, coriander, fenugreek.
• Transplant: Tomato, brinjal seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are suitable for the local climate and soil conditions.
  • Transplanting the seedlings gives tomatoes and brinjals a strong start.
    
• Advantage: Crop suitability and healthy vegetable establishment.
  

🌾 Phulpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, radish, carrot.
• Prepare for: Potato planting.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables can be sown now for a fast harvest.
  • Preparing for potato planting is vital for planting in a timely manner.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and on-time potato planting.
  

🌾 Rani Ki Sarai Block

• Sow now: Mustard, linseed, gram.
• Prepare nursery for: Cauliflower, cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Ideal crops for the coming winter season.
  • Preparing the nursery early is important for vegetable transplanting to be on schedule.
    
• Advantage: Winter crop adaptability and efficient vegetable planting.
  

🌾 Sagri Block

• Sow now: Radish, spinach, turnip.
• Transplant: Tomato, chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • These quick vegetables offer an early harvest.
  • Transplanting lets tomatoes and chilies grow in optimal conditions.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and ideal vegetable growth.
  

🌾 Sathiaon Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea, lentil.
• Prepare beds for: Onion, garlic.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are efficient in their use of remaining soil moisture.
  • Sowing early means better yields and increased market prices.
    
• Advantage: Efficient moisture use and increased profits.
  

🌾 Tarwa Block

• Sow now: Potato, cumin, coriander.
• Transplant: Chili, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • October nights are perfect for potato crops.
  • Early chili and brinjal transplanting extends the growing season.
    
• Advantage: Diverse cropping and improved farm income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cauliflower/Cabbage: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer
  
• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
  

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).
  
• 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

October in Azamgarh is all about setting up for a profitable winter season:

• Prepare fields thoroughly for new winter plantings.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for early income.
  
• Transplant nursery seedlings of tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli.
  
• Plant early varieties of potato and pea to capture higher market prices.
  
• Keep a close watch on new crops for pests and diseases, and provide timely, moderate irrigation.
  
  

By focusing on quick-cash greens, stable winter vegetables, and timely early potato/pea for premium returns, you'll ensure a strong and profitable start to the winter farming season.