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

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Ahar, Anupshahr, Bugrasi, Bulandshahr, Danpur, Dibai, Gulaothi, Jahangirabad, Khurja, Lakhawati, Pahasu, Shikarpur, Siyana, Unchagaon, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber. 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. The Kharif season is ending and the Rabi season is starting; with the monsoon gone, it's crucial to prepare fields and manage soil moisture with pre-sowing irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bulandshahr 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: Sugarcane, paddy rice, maize, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower 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: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) for Bulandshahr Farmers

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Barley, Wheat (early sowing varieties), and Potato.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely sowing for optimal yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery ensures timely transplanting.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Chilli and Brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting leads to better crop establishment.

Vegetable crops (if irrigation available):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Turnip.
✅ Benefit – Provides a quick yield and income.

Flower cultivation (if irrigation available):
Marigold, Chrysanthemum.
✅ Benefit – Diversifies income sources.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  • Spinach and Fenugreek provide quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Transplanting tomatoes early can lead to better prices in Oct-Nov.
• Advantage: Quick income from greens + early market advantage.

🌾 Anupshahr Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato (early varieties)
• Prepare: Fields for Wheat sowing
• How & Why:
  • Mustard can be intercropped for additional income.
  • Early potato varieties escape late blight.
• Advantage: Diversified income + risk mitigation.

🌾 Bugrasi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Turnip are short-duration crops.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures timely harvest.
• Advantage: Quick cash flow + timely vegetable supply.

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  • Short duration crops like spinach & coriander provide quick returns.
  • Early transplanting of tomato can result in higher market prices.
• Advantage: Short term returns and better price for produce.

🌾 Danpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare: Wheat fields
• How & Why:
  • Mustard is drought resistant, intercrop for extra income.
  • Early potato crop avoids late blight.
• Advantage: Crop diversification + disease control.

🌾 Dibai Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  • Radish, turnip are short duration crops for quick returns.
  • Transplant cabbage and cauliflower for timely harvest and better yield.
• Advantage: Fast income and timely supply of vegetables.

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  • Spinach and fenugreek give quick returns between main crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches good prices in Oct-Nov.
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.

🌾 Jahangirabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato (early varieties)
• Prepare: Fields for Wheat sowing
• How & Why:
  • Mustard: Intercropping boosts income.
  • Early Potato: Avoids late blight, improves yield.
• Advantage: Diversified Income + Disease Protection.

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Turnip are short-duration crops for a quick income.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower guarantees timely harvesting.
• Advantage: Fast cash + timely vegetable supply.

🌾 Lakhawati Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  • Short duration crops like spinach provide quick returns.
  • Early transplanting of tomato can lead to higher market prices.
• Advantage: Short term returns and better price for produce.

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare: Wheat fields
• How & Why:
  • Mustard is a good intercrop to generate additional income.
  • Early potato harvest helps to avoid late blight.
• Advantage: Crop diversification + disease control.

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  • Radish, turnip are short duration crops for quick returns.
  • Transplant cabbage and cauliflower for timely harvest and better yield.
• Advantage: Fast income and timely supply of vegetables.

🌾 Siyana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  • Spinach and fenugreek give quick returns.
  • Early tomato transplant can fetch better prices.
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables means extra income.

🌾 Unchagaon Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato (early varieties)
• Prepare: Wheat fields
• How & Why:
  • Mustard can be intercropped for additional income.
  • Early potato varieties escape late blight.
• Advantage: Diversified income + risk mitigation.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Leafy greens (Palak, Radish): 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 10–15 days, or as needed, especially for young plants.
  
• Check soil moisture before watering; soil should not be completely dry.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent root diseases, especially in cooler weather.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to keep soil moist and warm.
  
• Prefer furrow irrigation for crops like potato, tomato, and cabbage to save water.
  

Conclusion

October in Bulandshahr is all about precise planning and execution:

• Start timely sowing of direct-seeded crops like radish, carrot, turnip, spinach, and fenugreek.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Begin sowing of main season peas (matar) to target good market prices.
  
• Monitor crops closely for pests and diseases, applying timely control measures.
  
• Maintain light, regular irrigation for optimal crop establishment and growth.
  
  

If you follow these steps—securing early greens for quick cash, establishing main winter vegetables for stability, and planting peas for premium returns—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable start to the Rabi season in Bulandshahr.