Vegetables to grow in november in Budaun up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide
Are you a farmer from Budaun, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Ambiapur, Asafpur, Bisauli, Budaun, Dataganj, Jagat, Kadrachowk, Myaun, Raj Nagar, Sahaswan, Salarpur, Samrer, Ujhani, Usawan, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Radish, Carrot, Cauliflower, Turnip, Late Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cabbage, Late Cauliflower, Onion, Chilli.
In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the Kharif harvest, when cool, dry weather means farmers must rely on stored soil moisture or irrigation for their crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.
We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Budaun district for the month of November. 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 November according to your area.
What fields typically look like early november
- Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and early cauliflower are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
- Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and early cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
- Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
- Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and potato continue in suitable areas.
👉 Overall, in early november, fields in Budaun show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.
What to start now (November)
Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Gram, Mustard, Barley, Lentil and Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are Rabi crops and bring good income.
Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.
Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant onion and garlic seedlings from nurseries, .
Vegetables (if irrigation available):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.
👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting in November, Budaun farmers can increase their income.
Let’s Start in November – Crop + Method + Advantage
Crop |
How to Plant (Method & Spacing) |
Advantage for Budaun Farmers |
Mustard |
Direct sowing; rows 30-45 cm apart; thin after germination |
Good oilseed option; suitable for rainfed areas |
Chickpea (Gram) |
Sow in rows 30-45 cm apart; ensure proper moisture |
High demand for pulses; drought-tolerant |
Wheat (late variety) |
Sow in rows 20-22.5 cm apart; use recommended seed rate |
Staple crop; ensures food security |
Barley |
Direct sowing; 22.5 cm row spacing |
Good for marginal lands; feed and industrial uses |
Potato |
Plant seed tubers 60 cm x 20 cm apart on ridges |
High yielding; good market price in winter |
Garlic |
Plant cloves 15 cm x 7.5 cm apart |
High market value; medicinal properties |
Onion (Rabi) |
Transplant seedlings 15 cm x 10 cm apart |
Good returns; essential vegetable |
Winter Vegetables (Radish, Carrot, Turnip) |
Direct sowing in rows 30 cm apart |
Short duration; fills market demand |
Pea |
Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 5-7 cm plant spacing |
Good source of protein; fetches good market price |
Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)
Block |
Sow Now |
Transplant |
Pest Watch |
Irrigation Tip |
Bisauli |
Mustard, Potato, Pea |
Cauliflower, Cabbage |
Aphids in Mustard, Early Blight in Potato |
Irrigate potato at tuber initiation (25-30 days) |
Budaun |
Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish |
Tomato, Chilli |
Diamondback Moth in Cabbage |
Light irrigation for spinach |
Dataganj |
Garlic, Onion |
Brinjal, Tomato |
Thrips in Onion, Fruit Borer in Brinjal |
Avoid over-irrigation in garlic |
Bilsi |
Carrot, Turnip |
Cauliflower, Tomato |
Cabbage butterfly, Aphids |
Keep soil moist for root crops |
Salarpur |
Pea, Gram |
Tomato, Chilli |
Pod borer in pea |
Irrigate gram at flowering stage |
usawan |
Potato, Mustard |
Cabbage, Cauliflower |
Alternaria blight in mustard |
Maintain proper drainage in potato |
jagat |
Radish, Spinach |
Brinjal, Tomato |
Whitefly in brinjal |
Irrigate early morning |
Kadrachowk |
Fenugreek, Coriander |
Tomato |
Leaf miner in coriander |
Avoid water stress in fenugreek |
Samrer |
Garlic, Onion |
Cabbage |
Purple blotch in onion |
Ensure good drainage for garlic and onion |
Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)
🌾 Ambiapur Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea
- Prepare beds for: Chilli, tomato, brinjal seedlings
- How & Why:
- Mustard benefits from early sowing before severe cold.
- Potatoes need cool weather for tuber development.
- Advantage: Timely sowing ensures better yield and quality.
🌾 Asafpur Block
- Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
- Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
- How & Why:
- Root vegetables thrive in cool temperatures.
- Transplanting cabbage/cauliflower now gives a head start before winter.
- Advantage: Early harvest and better market prices.
🌾 Bisauli Block
- Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), coriander
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chilli, eggplant seedlings
- How & Why:
- Leafy greens mature quickly for early income.
- Preparing seedling beds ensures timely transplanting.
- Advantage: Quick returns and well-prepared seedlings.
🌾 Budaun Block
- Sow now: Mustard, Potato
- Transplant: Tomato (early varieties under polyhouse)
- How & Why:
- Mustard sowing in early November avoids frost damage.
- Potato planting benefits from cool soil temperatures.
- Advantage: Reduced risk of crop damage and better yields.
🌾 Dataganj Block
- Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
- Prepare land for: Wheat sowing after rice harvest
- How & Why:
- Pulses improve soil fertility for subsequent crops.
- Timely wheat preparation ensures optimal planting window.
- Advantage: Soil health and efficient crop rotation.
🌾 Jagat Block
- Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
- Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
- How & Why:
- Root crops prefer cooler temperatures for better development.
- Transplanting allows for earlier harvesting.
- Advantage: Increased yield and early market access.
🌾 Kadrachowk Block
- Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, Chilli
- How & Why:
- Quick growing greens provide fast income.
- Ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting in December.
- Advantage: Early returns and timely transplanting.
🌾 Myaun Block
- Sow now: Mustard, Potato
- Prepare land for: Wheat
- How & Why:
- Mustard avoids frost damage with early sowing.
- Potatoes thrive in cooler soil.
- Advantage: Protection from frost and optimal potato growth.
🌾 Raj Nagar Block
- Sow now: Pea, Gram
- Apply: Last fertilizer dose for sugarcane
- How & Why:
- Pulses fix nitrogen in the soil.
- Final fertilizer boost for sugarcane before winter dormancy.
- Advantage: Improved soil health and sugarcane yield.
🌾 Sahaswan Block
- Sow now: Radish, Carrot
- Transplant: Cabbage
- How & Why:
- Root crops grow well in cooler soil.
- Cabbage transplant benefits from cool temperatures.
- Advantage: Good root development and cabbage head formation.
🌾 Salarpur Block
- Sow now: Spinach, Methi, Coriander
- Prepare: Nursery beds for early cauliflower
- How & Why:
- Quick growing greens provides fast income.
- Early cauliflower needs a head start in nursery.
- Advantage: Early returns and timely transplanting of cauliflower.
🌾 Samrer Block
- Sow now: Mustard, Potato
- Apply: FYM (Farm Yard Manure) in fields
- How & Why:
- Mustard sowing before severe cold.
- FYM improves soil structure and fertility.
- Advantage: Better crop establishment and soil health.
🌾 Ujhani Block
- Sow now: Pea, Gram
- Irrigate: Standing vegetable crops as needed
- How & Why:
- Pulses provide nitrogen fixation.
- Proper irrigation critical for crop growth.
- Advantage: Soil fertility and sustained crop production.
🌾 Usawan Block
- Sow now: Radish, Turnip
- Prepare beds for: Chilli, Tomato
- How & Why:
- Root vegetables perform well in cool conditions.
- Ensures seedlings are ready for December transplanting.
- Advantage: Improved root development and timely seedlings.
🌾 Wazirganj Block
- Sow now: Mustard, Potato
- Weed: Kharif crops before harvest
- How & Why:
- Early mustard sowing for better yield.
- Weeding improves crop quality and yield.
- Advantage: Increased yield and quality of both current and subsequent crops.
Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
Key pests to watch
- Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
- Potato: Early blight, late blight
- Pea: Pod borer, powdery mildew
- Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, early blight
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 10–15 days, depending on soil and crop need.
- Avoid waterlogging, especially in nurseries and new plantings; ensure good drainage.
- Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to keep soil warm, moist, and reduce weeds.
- Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible for efficient water use.
Conclusion
November in Budaun is all about securing your winter harvest:
- Focus on harvesting early-sown winter vegetables like radish, spinach, and fenugreek for quick returns.
- Ensure timely transplanting of late-season cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli seedlings for winter harvest.
- Complete sowing of main pea varieties and plant garlic and potato (main crop) for good yields.
- Continue sowing quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for continuous market supply.
- Keep a vigilant check for winter pests and diseases, and provide adequate, timely irrigation.
By balancing early harvests, transplanting main winter crops, ensuring continuous greens, and managing pests, Budaun farmers can secure a stable and profitable winter season.