Vegetables to grow in november in Chitrakoot up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Chitrakoot, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Karwi, Mahuwa, Manikpur, Pahari, Ramnagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Brinjal, Chilli, Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. November marks the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the Kharif harvest, with soil moisture decreasing and the need for planned irrigation increasing. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chitrakoot 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: Paddy, millets, maize, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and cauliflower 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: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (November) in Chitrakoot

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Gram, Pea, Lentil, Barley, Wheat. Proper seed treatment should be done.
✅ Benefit – Ensures good germination and reduces the risk of soil-borne diseases.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion seedlings can be prepared now for transplanting in January-February.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures a good yield.

Planting:
Garlic and Potato planting can be started this month.
✅ Benefit – Getting a good price in the market.

Vegetables:
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Turnip, and other leafy vegetables can be sown directly in the field.
✅ Benefit – Quick-growing and provide fresh produce for local markets.

Orchard Management:
Planting of new fruit trees like Guava, Aonla, Ber can be done. Also, provide irrigation to existing orchards.
✅ Benefit – Ensures better establishment and growth of new plants.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, planting and orchard management in November, farmers in Chitrakoot can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Karwi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops fetching quick income.
  • Transplanting Tomato, Chili and Brinjal ensures timely harvest for better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income through vegetables.
  

🌾 Mahuwa Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea can be intercropped for additional income.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Cauliflower ensures proper growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Efficient land use and increased profitability.
  

🌾 Manikpur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion
• Prepare land for: Wheat, Gram
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato, Garlic and Onion are high value crops suitable for the region.
  • Land preparation for Wheat and Gram ensures timely sowing after vegetable harvest.
    
• Advantage: High returns and crop rotation benefits.
  

🌾 Pahari Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, Spinach, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and Spinach offer quick returns in a short period.
  • Tomato and Chili transplanting helps in early harvesting and better market rates.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and early vegetable harvest.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Mustard can be grown together for efficient resource utilization.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower require transplanting for optimal head formation and yield.
    
• Advantage: Increased yield and resource optimization.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Potato: Early blight, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 winter vegetables where possible.
  

Conclusion

November in Chitrakoot is all about securing your winter harvest:

• Finish transplanting main winter crops like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal from your nurseries.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, fenugreek, coriander) and root crops (radish, carrot) for continuous harvest.
  
• Complete sowing of main pea varieties and begin planting early to mid-duration potato.
  
• Plant garlic cloves and onion sets/saplings for a good winter yield.
  
• Provide light, timely irrigation, protect young plants from sudden cold, and monitor for early signs of pests.
  
  

By focusing on timely planting of winter mainstays, ensuring continuous greens, and protecting your young crops, you’ll set up for a strong, steady, and profitable winter season in Chitrakoot.