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

Are you a farmer from Amethi, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Amethi, Bhadar, Bhetua, Gauriganj, Jagdishpur, Jamo, Musafirkhana, Sangrampur, Shahgarh, Singhpur, Tiloi, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the beginning of Rabi preparations, as monsoon rains have stopped and farmers now rely on stored soil moisture or pre-sowing irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Amethi 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: Rice, maize, sugarcane, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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 bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Field Pea, Barley, Wheat (late variety for irrigated areas).
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures good germination and establishment before the onset of severe cold.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion (Rabi season).
✅ Benefit – Ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting at the right time.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant onion seedlings from nurseries to the main field.
✅ Benefit – Allows for proper spacing and establishment of onion crops.

Potato planting:
Start planting potato in prepared fields.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early bulking of tubers, leading to a good yield.

Garlic planting:
Start planting garlic cloves in prepared fields.
✅ Benefit – Early planting helps in good root development and better bulb size.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amethi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, carrot.
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal, tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • October's moderate temperatures are ideal for root and leafy vegetable germination.
  • Transplanting now allows for harvest before the heavy winter frost.
    
• Advantage: Healthy early crops and increased yield potential.
  

🌾 Bhadar Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, turnip, beetroot.
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing mustard greens provide early income.
  • Transplanting ensures a strong start before winter sets in.
    
• Advantage: Early cash flow and frost-resistant crops.
  

🌾 Bhetua Block

• Sow now: Radish, coriander, spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato, eggplant.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and coriander are fast-growing for quick returns.
  • Early transplanting benefits from favorable soil temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and healthy vegetable production.
  

🌾 Gauriganj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, dill, radish.
• Transplant: Chilli, cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and dill provide early green cover and income.
  • Transplanted chillies can establish well before winter.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens and robust chilli plants.
  

🌾 Jagdishpur Block

• Sow now: Carrot, turnip, beetroot.
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • October is the best time for sowing root crops for winter harvest.
  • Transplanting ensures timely fruiting.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential for root vegetables and early tomatoes.
  

🌾 Jamo Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, spinach, coriander.
• Transplant: Brinjal, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and spinach ensure quick yield in a short period.
  • Transplanted brinjal and capsicum are ready to harvest.
    
• Advantage: Fast turnover and good yield for capsicum.
  

🌾 Musafirkhana Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, fenugreek.
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish grows very quickly, and October soil is ideal for carrot development.
  • Transplanted cabbage and cauliflower benefit from the decreasing temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Timely harvest and good market price.
  

🌾 Sangrampur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, dill, beetroot.
• Transplant: Tomato, eggplant.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and dill are ideal for immediate income.
  • Transplanted eggplant and tomato benefit from October's moderate weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and good production of tomato and eggplant.
  

🌾 Shahgarh Block

• Sow now: Turnip, mustard greens, coriander.
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and mustard greens provide a fast harvest cycle.
  • Transplanted chillies and brinjal give a strong harvest.
    
• Advantage: Sustained income and hearty vegetable yield.
  

🌾 Singhpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, fenugreek, carrot.
• Transplant: Cabbage, capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish is a quick, short-cycle crop.
  • Transplanted cabbage and capsicum provide a solid yield.
    
• Advantage: Fast early income and high-value vegetable output.
  

🌾 Tiloi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, beetroot, dill.
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and dill are fast, and beetroot thrives in October.
  • Transplanted tomato and cauliflower produce excellent results.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and robust tomato and cauliflower harvest.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Early Blight
  
• Cauliflower/Cabbage: Diamondback Moth, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Coriander): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
  

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 5–7 days for new plantings; then 7–10 days for established crops (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage, especially as temperatures drop.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and maintain soil warmth.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, particularly for winter vegetables.
  

Conclusion

October in Amethi is all about smart planning:

• Harvest remaining monsoon crops like okra and gourds to clear fields efficiently.
  
• Start direct sowing of quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) and root vegetables (radish, carrot) for early market.
  
• Continue transplanting healthy seedlings of tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage. Ensure proper spacing for good growth.
  
• Begin sowing early varieties of peas and potatoes towards the end of the month to capture higher prices.
  
• Focus on soil preparation for upcoming winter crops, maintain pest vigilance, and provide timely, adequate irrigation.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick-turnaround greens and roots for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early peas/potatoes for premium returns—you’ll enter the peak winter season strong, steady, and profitable.