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

Are you a farmer from Amroha, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Amroha, Dhanaura, Gajraula, Hasanpur, Joya, Naugawan Sadat, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge 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, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon withdraws, leaving good soil moisture ideal for preparing fields for the upcoming Rabi sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Amroha 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: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and okra 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: Pigeon pea and groundnut continue in suitable areas.

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

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Spinach (Palak)

Direct sowing; rows 20–25 cm apart; thin after 15 days

Quick harvest in 25–30 days; high local demand in Amroha

Fenugreek (Methi)

Broadcast or line sowing; 25 cm row spacing

30-day harvest; sell as green now and seed later in Amroha

Coriander (Dhania)

Sow soaked/half-crushed seed in rows 25 cm apart

Dual income: greens in ~25 days + dry seed in ~90 days in Amroha

Radish

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants

Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Amroha

Carrot/Turnip

Direct sowing on a fine, crumbly seedbed; 30 cm rows

Good price in Oct–Nov markets in Amroha

Tomato (Nursery → Transplant)

Raise nursery; transplant at 45 × 60 cm

High-value crop; earlier transplant = better rates in Amroha

Brinjal (Nursery → Transplant)

Nursery to field at 60 × 60 cm

4–5 months continuous picking/sales in Amroha

Cauliflower/Cabbage (Nursery → Transplant)

Transplant at 45 × 45 cm

Winter demand is high; early crop = higher profit in Amroha

Pea (early variety; late Sept)

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 10 cm plant spacing

Early market entry = premium price (often better than late-sown pea) in Amroha

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Amroha

Radish, Spinach, Fenugreek

Cauliflower, Tomato

Diamondback moth in cabbage

Irrigate every 6-7 days

Hasanpur

Carrot, Turnip, Coriander

Brinjal, Chili

Aphids, Whitefly

Check soil moisture regularly

Joya

Spinach, Pea (late Sept)

Tomato, Cabbage

Early blight in tomato

Use drip irrigation for efficiency

Dhanaura

Radish, Mustard

Chili, Brinjal

Fruit borer in tomato & brinjal

Mulch to retain soil moisture

Gajraula

Leafy Greens, Early Potato

Cabbage, Cauliflower

Cutworms in nurseries

Avoid over-irrigation

Bangarh

Fenugreek, Coriander

Tomato, Chili

Leaf curl virus in chili

Apply light irrigation

Ujhari

Spinach, Turnip

Brinjal

Aphids in leafy vegetables

Ensure proper drainage

Bachhraon

Carrot, Radish

Cauliflower

Diamondback moth, aphids

Water deeply but infrequently

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amroha Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot
  • Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
  • How & Why:
  • Spinach and Fenugreek mature quickly for early income.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting avoids pest issues.
  • Advantage: Timely sowing leads to good yield and better market price.
  • 🌾 Dhanaura Block

    • Sow now: Radish,Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
    • Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
    • How & Why:
      • Radish and Turnip offer a quick harvest cycle.
      • Transplanting early tomatoes takes advantage of favorable weather.
    • Advantage: Diversified crops ensure income stability.

    🌾 Gajraula Block

    • Sow now: Spinach, Radish, Fenugreek (Methi)
    • Prepare land for: Potato
    • How & Why:
      • Short duration crops maximize land use.
      • Early land preparation ensures timely potato planting.
    • Advantage: Optimized crop rotation and resource utilization.

    🌾 Hasanpur Block

    • Sow now: Coriander, Spinach, Radish
    • Transplant: Chili
    • How & Why:
      • Coriander and spinach provide quick returns.
      • Chili transplanting benefits from warmer soil temperatures.
    • Advantage: Balanced crop portfolio for steady income.

    🌾 Joya Block

    • Sow now: Radish, Fenugreek (Methi), Carrot
    • Prepare nursery for: Onion
    • How & Why:
      • Radish and Fenugreek are fast-growing options.
      • Preparing onion nurseries ensures timely transplanting.
    • Advantage: Strategic planning for future crops.

    🌾 Naugawan Sadat Block

    • Sow now: Spinach, Radish
    • Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
    • How & Why:
      • Spinach is a quick income source.
      • Cabbage and Cauliflower benefit from cooler temperatures.
    • Advantage: Utilizing weather conditions for optimal growth.

    Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

    Key pests to watch for Amroha, UP in September:

    • Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
    • Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, downy mildew, fruit fly
    • Leafy greens (spinach, coriander): Aphids, 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 to reduce spread.
    • 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 Tips for Amroha, UP in September:

    • Monitor rainfall. If no rain, give light irrigation every 5-7 days (soil-moisture based).
    • Ensure good drainage, especially after heavy rains, to prevent waterlogging.
    • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
    • Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for crops like gourds, tomato, and brinjal where possible for efficient water use.

    Conclusion

    September in Amroha is all about smart planning:

    • Finish harvesting of standing cucurbits.
    • Start quick leafy vegetables for early cash.
    • Raise and transplant nursery crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage at the right spacing.
    • Try early pea at month-end to grab higher market prices.
    • Keep a close eye on pests and use light, timely irrigation with good drainage.

    If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early pea for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.

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