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

Are you a farmer from Agra, up (UP)? In September, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, cowpea. 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 as the monsoon withdraws, leaving good soil moisture for early Rabi preparations and sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Agra 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, pearl millet, and early pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and early cabbage 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September) - Agra

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 can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhnera Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek provide quick income in 25-30 days.
  • Early tomato transplanting can lead to better prices in Oct-Nov.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = additional income.
  

🌾 Akola Block

• Sow now: Radish, spinach, coriander, fenugreek
• Prepare beds for: Early potato planting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach mature quickly, supplementing income.
  • Early potato planting maximizes yield potential.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing crops plus early potato for better returns.
  

🌾 Bichpuri Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, spinach, radish, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and spinach are short-duration crops for quick income.
  • Tomato transplanting should be done now for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Early cash crops and healthy tomato plants.
  

🌾 Fatehabad Block

• Sow now: Radish, spinach, fenugreek
• Prepare for: Cauliflower transplanting
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach provide fast returns within a month.
  • Cauliflower transplanting should be planned for optimal yield.
    
• Advantage: Short-term cash flow + timely cauliflower planting.
  

🌾 Jagner Block

• Sow now: Coriander, radish, spinach
• Consider: Planting garlic.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and radish provide income in a short time frame.
  • Garlic can be planted now for a good winter crop.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + garlic for winter income.
  

🌾 Khandauli Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, coriander
• Prepare for: Tomato transplanting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek mature quickly for cash.
  • Prepare the field for tomato transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing crops and well-prepared tomato fields.
  

🌾 Pinahat Block

• Sow now: Radish, spinach, fenugreek
• Transplant: Early cauliflower seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach provide a quick return.
  • Transplanting cauliflower now allows for earlier harvest.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash crops and early cauliflower.
  

🌾 Shamshabad Block

• Sow now: Coriander, radish, spinach
• Prepare for: Potato planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and radish mature quickly and add income.
  • Preparing for potato planting is essential for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Quick crops and preparing for major crop.
  

🌾 Kheragarh Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato and cauliflower seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek grow fast for quick sale.
  • Transplanting tomato and cauliflower ensures a good harvest.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and transplanting.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Agra, September)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens (newly sown): Aphids, Cutworms, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids, Early Blight
  
  

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 (Agra, September)

• Monitor soil moisture daily. Give light irrigation every 4-6 days if no rain; adjust if monsoon still active.
  
• Ensure good drainage in nursery beds to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to save water and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for longer duration crops.
  

Conclusion

September in Agra is about smart planning for the coming winter:

• Focus on harvesting late Kharif vegetables and prepare fields for Rabi crops.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and radish for early income.
  
• Transplant nurseries of early cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal at proper spacing.
  
• Sow early varieties of garden pea by month-end to catch higher prices.
  
• Monitor for pests and diseases, and provide light, regular irrigation as monsoon recedes.
  
  

If you manage these steps—getting quick cash from leafy greens, establishing long-duration vegetables for stability, and timing early pea for premium—you’ll have a strong, profitable start to the winter season.