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

Are you a farmer from Budaun, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Ambiapur, Asafpur, Badaun, Bisauli, Dataganj, Jagat, Kadarchowk, Miyan Ganj, Sahaswan, Salarpur, Samrer, Ujhani, Usait, Usawan, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. As the Kharif season ends and the Rabi season begins, the monsoon has withdrawn, making this a crucial time to manage soil moisture for new sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Budaun 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: Maize, rice, sugarcane, and early varieties of cauliflower are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and early cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of October, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in October, farmers in Budaun can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ambiapur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops giving quick returns.
  • October transplanting of Chili and Brinjal ensures good yield and market price.
    
• Advantage: Early income and better yields in Budaun.
  

🌾 Asafpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Prepare land for: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown in October to escape from frost injury.
  • Timely land preparation ensures timely planting of Potato.
    
• Advantage: Protects crops from frost and ensures timely sowing.
  

🌾 Badaun Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Gram can be sown in the first fortnight of October.
  • Cabbage transplants will benefit from the cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Suitable time for sowing and transplanting in Budaun.
  

🌾 Bisauli Block

• Sow now: Onion, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Sugarcane (Ratoon Management)
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and Garlic require a cooler climate for better bulb formation.
  • Ratoon management in Sugarcane improves yield in the next season.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and better yield for next season.
  

🌾 Dataganj Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Barley
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and Barley can be sown in October in Budaun region.
  • Cauliflower benefits from transplanting now for a good harvest.
    
• Advantage: Optimal conditions for sowing and transplanting.
  

🌾 Jagat Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Prepare land for: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown in October to escape from frost injury.
  • Timely land preparation ensures timely planting of Potato.
    
• Advantage: Protects crops from frost and ensures timely sowing.
  

🌾 Kadarchowk Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops giving quick returns.
  • October transplanting of Chili and Brinjal ensures good yield and market price.
    
• Advantage: Early income and better yields in Budaun.
  

🌾 Miyan Ganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Gram can be sown in the first fortnight of October.
  • Cabbage transplants will benefit from the cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Suitable time for sowing and transplanting in Budaun.
  

🌾 Sahaswan Block

• Sow now: Onion, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Sugarcane (Ratoon Management)
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and Garlic require a cooler climate for better bulb formation.
  • Ratoon management in Sugarcane improves yield in the next season.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and better yield for next season.
  

🌾 Salarpur Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Barley
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and Barley can be sown in October in Budaun region.
  • Cauliflower benefits from transplanting now for a good harvest.
    
• Advantage: Optimal conditions for sowing and transplanting.
  

🌾 Samrer Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Prepare land for: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown in October to escape from frost injury.
  • Timely land preparation ensures timely planting of Potato.
    
• Advantage: Protects crops from frost and ensures timely sowing.
  

🌾 Ujhani Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops giving quick returns.
  • October transplanting of Chili and Brinjal ensures good yield and market price.
    
• Advantage: Early income and better yields in Budaun.
  

🌾 Usait Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Gram can be sown in the first fortnight of October.
  • Cabbage transplants will benefit from the cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Suitable time for sowing and transplanting in Budaun.
  

🌾 Usawan Block

• Sow now: Onion, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Sugarcane (Ratoon Management)
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and Garlic require a cooler climate for better bulb formation.
  • Ratoon management in Sugarcane improves yield in the next season.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and better yield for next season.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Barley
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and Barley can be sown in October in Budaun region.
  • Cauliflower benefits from transplanting now for a good harvest.
    
• Advantage: Optimal conditions for sowing and transplanting.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Budaun, UP (October)

• Crucifers (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Diamondback moth, Aphids, Cabbage butterfly
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Shoot borer (Brinjal)
  
• Peas: Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Coriander): Aphids, Cutworm
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields 2-3 times a week. Focus on new leaves, undersides, and flowers/fruits.
  
• Remove and destroy affected plant parts. Collect and dispose of fallen fruits.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies and pheromone traps for borers. Keep fields free of weeds.
  
• Only use recommended sprays as a last resort; rotate chemicals to prevent pest resistance.
  
  

Irrigation for October

• Irrigate newly sown/transplanted crops lightly and frequently for establishment.
  
• For established crops, water every 5-7 days depending on soil type and crop needs. Check soil moisture before watering.
  
• Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially during cooler nights, to avoid root diseases.
  
• Apply mulching (straw, dry leaves) to retain soil moisture and control weeds, saving water.
  

Conclusion

October in Budaun is all about smart planning for a strong winter harvest:

• Prepare your fields thoroughly after kharif crops for winter sowing.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and radish for early income.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised winter vegetables such as tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage with proper spacing.
  
• Plant early pea varieties towards mid-October to fetch premium prices.
  
• Monitor for pests and diseases, applying light and timely irrigation with good drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early pea for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.