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

Are you a farmer from Sonbhadra, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Babani, Chatra, Chopan, Duddhi, Ghorawal, Kharpatwar, Mahuwan, Myorpur, Nagwa, Robertsganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season with retreating monsoons, leaving good soil moisture but requiring planning for post-monsoon irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sonbhadra 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: Okra, maize, pigeon pea, and early paddy varieties 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 (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Sonbhadra 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, farmers in Sonbhadra can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babani Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income for Sonbhadra farmers in September.
  

🌾 Chatra Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd
• Prepare beds for: Cabbage, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for September planting in Sonbhadra's climate.
  • Bed preparation ensures better germination and growth.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production during September in Sonbhadra.
  

🌾 Chopan Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, pepper
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip grow well in cooler September weather of Sonbhadra.
  • Transplanting ensures proper spacing and growth for brinjal and pepper.
    
• Advantage: Root vegetables and healthy transplants for Sonbhadra farmers in September.
  

🌾 Duddhi Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cluster beans
• Prepare nursery for: Onion, garlic
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cluster beans are short-duration crops for quick returns in Sonbhadra.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely planting of onion and garlic.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing greens and preparation for key crops in Sonbhadra for September.
  

🌾 Ghorawal Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, cucumber
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and cucumber thrive in September's weather in Sonbhadra.
  • Capsicum transplants benefit from the milder temperatures.
    
• Advantage: September-friendly vegetables and capsicum production in Sonbhadra.
  

🌾 Kharpatwar Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, bitter gourd
• Prepare support structures for: Cucumbers, gourds
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables require warm temperatures which september gives in Sonbhadra.
  • Support structures improve yield and quality.
    
• Advantage: Vine crop production in Sonbhadra with enhanced support in September.
  

🌾 Mahuwan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income for Sonbhadra farmers in September.
  

🌾 Myorpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, bottle gourd
• Prepare beds for: Cabbage, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for September planting in Sonbhadra's climate.
  • Bed preparation ensures better germination and growth.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production during September in Sonbhadra.
  

🌾 Nagwa Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, pepper
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip grow well in cooler September weather of Sonbhadra.
  • Transplanting ensures proper spacing and growth for brinjal and pepper.
    
• Advantage: Root vegetables and healthy transplants for Sonbhadra farmers in September.
  

🌾 Robertsganj Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cluster beans
• Prepare nursery for: Onion, garlic
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cluster beans are short-duration crops for quick returns in Sonbhadra.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely planting of onion and garlic.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing greens and preparation for key crops in Sonbhadra for September.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, cutworms
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly, jassids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• 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 closely. Irrigate as needed, especially during dry spells.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, particularly after monsoon rains.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

September in Sonbhadra is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing monsoon crops like cucurbits and bhindi.
  
• Start sowing quick-growing leafy greens (palak, coriander, radish) for early cash.
  
• Raise nurseries for winter vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage for timely transplanting.
  
• Prepare beds for early potato and consider early pea varieties by month-end for good prices.
  
• Manage post-monsoon pests and diseases, and ensure moderate irrigation with proper drainage.
  
  

By focusing on quick-cash greens, timely nursery preparation for main winter crops, and strategic early plantings like potato and pea, Sonbhadra farmers can ensure a robust and profitable transition into the winter growing season.