Vegetables to grow in september in Prayagraj up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Prayagraj, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Bahariya, Chaka, Dhanupur, Handia, Holagarh, Jasra, Karchana, Kaurihar, Kaundhiyara, Koraon, Manda, Mauaima, Meja, Phulpur, Pratappur, Saidabad, Sahson, Shankargarh, Soraon, Urva, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, 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. This month marks the end of the Kharif harvest as the monsoon withdraws, leaving good moisture in the soil, which is ideal for preparing fields for the upcoming Rabi season. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

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

What fields typically look like early september

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, pigeon pea, and early-sown okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September)

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 September, 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 September, Prayagraj farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bahariya Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Coriander
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Tomato
• How & Why:
• Spinach & methi give quick returns in 25-30 days.
• Early cauliflower & tomato fetch better prices in Oct-Nov markets.

🌾 Chaka Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
• Radish and carrot ensure income in short duration.
• Transplanting brinjal & chilli now gives a good yield before winter sets in.

🌾 Dhanupur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber
• Prepare land: Potato, Mustard
• How & Why:
• Amaranthus & cucumber gives fast turnover for immediate needs.
• Potato and mustard are major Rabi crops; prepare in advance for timely sowing.

🌾 Handia Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
• Bottle gourd and bitter gourd will mature before peak winter reducing losses from frost.
• Early cabbage transplant gives higher yields and better market price.

🌾 Holagarh Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi), Cowpea (Lobia)
• Prepare land: Wheat
• How & Why:
• Okra & cowpea provide cash flow before Rabi season starts.
• Land preparation for wheat ensures timely sowing and better germination.

🌾 Jasra Block

• Sow now: Onion (sets), Cluster Beans
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
• Onion sets establish quickly and provide early yield.
• Capsicum benefits from transplanting now due to favorable temperatures.

🌾 Karchana Block

• Sow now: Spiny Gourd (Parwal), Round Gourd (Tinda)
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
• Parwal & Tinda give good returns if harvested before the heavy winter.
• Broccoli transplanting now leads to good head formation in cooler months.

🌾 Kaurihar Block

• Sow now: Taro (Arbi), Elephant Foot Yam (Suran)
• Mulch: Ginger, Turmeric
• How & Why:
• Planting Arbi & Suran now allows good root development.
• Mulching ginger & turmeric retains soil moisture and protects from temperature fluctuations.

🌾 Kaundhiyara Block

• Sow now: Dolichos Bean (Sem), Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Support: Pointed Gourd (Parwal) vines
• How & Why:
• Sem and Turai are quick climbers, offering good yields within a short period.
• Supporting Parwal vines now will prepare them for winter dormancy and subsequent spring flush.

🌾 Koraon Block

• Sow now: Sweet Potato, Colocasia (Kachalu)
• Prepare beds: Garlic
• How & Why:
• Sweet potato & Kachalu thrive in the current soil conditions.
• Preparing raised beds for garlic prevents waterlogging.

🌾 Manda Block

• Sow now: Water Chestnut (Singhara), Lotus Stem (Kamal Kakdi)
• Prepare: Fish pond for integrated farming
• How & Why:
• Singhara & Kamal Kakdi can be sown in existing water bodies.
• Prepare fish pond to integrate aquaculture with horticulture.

🌾 Mauaima Block

• Sow now: Radish (white), Turnip
• Thinning: Spinach, Mustard Greens
• How & Why:
• Radish and turnip grow fast and provide early income.
• Thinning spinach & mustard greens encourages growth of remaining plants.

🌾 Meja Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Prepare nursery: Winter flowers (Marigold, Chrysanthemum)
• How & Why:
• Carrot and beetroot sowing ensures good root development before winter.
• Raising winter flower nursery now ensures timely transplanting.

🌾 Phulpur Block

• Sow now: Cabbage, Knol Khol
• Prepare land: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
• Cabbage & Knol Khol should be planted soon for optimal head formation.
• Land preparation for sugarcane planting ensures timely sowing after monsoon.

🌾 Pratappur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Intercrop: Lentil with Mustard
• How & Why:
• Mustard and methi are quick growing and provide early returns.
• Intercropping lentil with mustard maximizes land utilization.

🌾 Saidabad Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Pea
• Prepare support: Pea vines
• How & Why:
• Garlic cloves need to be planted now to establish well before winter.
• Pea sowing ensures good crop stand and early pod formation.

🌾 Sahson Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, Spinach
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Amaranth & Spinach provide fast returns.
• Transplanting Chilli & Brinjal now helps them establish before cooler temperatures arrive.

🌾 Shankargarh Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd
• Protect: Young fruit plants from grazing animals
• How & Why:
• Pumpkins & Bottle Gourd grow quickly given ample sunlight.
• Protect young fruit plants using fencing to prevent grazing.

🌾 Soraon Block

• Sow now: Coriander (Dhaniya), Radish
• Transplant: Tomato Seedlings
• How & Why:
• Coriander and radish are quick growing and fetch good prices.
• Transplant tomato seedlings for early crop.

🌾 Urva Block

• Sow now: Palak (Spinach), Methi (Fenugreek)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Early Potato
• How & Why:
• Palak and Methi offer quick returns within a month.
• Preparing potato seedbeds ensures timely planting for a good yield.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, downy mildew, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, mites
  
  

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

• Monitor soil moisture daily. After monsoon, if no rain, give light irrigation every 5-7 days for newly planted vegetables and standing crops.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in fields to prevent waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas.
  
• Mulching with dry leaves, straw, or plastic can conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where feasible, particularly for crops like tomato, brinjal, and gourds to optimize water use.
  

Conclusion

September in Prayagraj is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing monsoon cucurbits and other monsoon vegetables.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like spinach (palak), coriander (dhaniya), and radish for early income.
  
• Focus on transplanting ready seedlings of tomato, brinjal, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage. Also, prepare new nurseries for later plantings.
  
• Prepare beds for early potato and plant early varieties of peas by month-end for premium prices.
  
• Regularly inspect crops for pests and diseases, and manage water efficiently – timely irrigation while ensuring good drainage after monsoon showers.
  
  

By focusing on quick cash crops, timely transplanting of main winter vegetables, and strategically planting early potato and pea, you'll set yourself up for a bountiful and profitable Rabi season.