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

Are you a farmer from Bareilly, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Aonla, Baheri, Bhuta, Bithri Chainpur, Faridpur, Fatehganj Paschimi, Kyara, Meerganj, Nawabganj, Ramnagar, Shergarh, Sirauli, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Brinjal, Pigeon Pea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Chilli, Onion, Broccoli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the transition period from Kharif harvest to Rabi sowing, with receding monsoons making pre-sowing irrigation crucial for good soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bareilly 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: Sugarcane, paddy rice, maize, 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) 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 Bareilly 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):
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 October, some farmers sow early peas in Bareilly-up.
✅ 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 October, farmers in Bareilly can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aonla Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops for quick income.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Cauliflower now allows harvesting before severe winter.
• Advantage: Early income and better yields due to favorable weather.

🌾 Baheri Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato.
• Prepare: Seedbeds for Onion seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Mustard is a major oilseed crop for the region.
  • Pea and Potato are important winter vegetables.
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good germination and growth.

🌾 Bhuta Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Coriander (Dhaniya).
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Garlic is a high-value cash crop.
  • Coriander can be intercropped.
• Advantage: Diversified income sources and efficient land use.

🌾 Bithri Chainpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip.
• Transplant: Brinjal (Eggplant) seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Turnip are fast-growing vegetables.
  • Brinjal benefits from the residual warmth.
• Advantage: Quick returns and extended harvesting season.

🌾 Faridpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Carrot.
• Prepare: Land for Wheat sowing.
• How & Why:
  • Spinach and Methi provide quick income.
  • Wheat is the major Rabi crop.
• Advantage: Balanced cropping system and soil health management.

🌾 Fatehganj Paschimi Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Gram (Chickpea).
• Prepare: Irrigation channels.
• How & Why:
  • Mustard and Gram are drought-tolerant crops.
  • Irrigation is crucial for early growth.
• Advantage: Water conservation and stable yields in rainfed areas.

🌾 Kyara Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea.
• Apply: Basal dose of fertilizers to Potato crop.
• How & Why:
  • Potato is a high-yielding vegetable.
  • Pea improves soil fertility.
• Advantage: Improved soil health and higher productivity.

🌾 Meerganj Block

• Sow now: Onion seedlings (Nursery).
• Transplant: Cauliflower seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Onion seedlings need time to establish.
  • Cauliflower benefits from cooler temperatures.
• Advantage: Year-round vegetable supply and better market prices.

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Coriander (Dhaniya).
• Prepare: Soil for Sugarcane planting (if applicable).
• How & Why:
  • Radish is a quick catch crop.
  • Coriander adds flavor to dishes.
• Advantage: Crop diversification and value addition.

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Spinach and Methi provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting Tomato now ensures early harvest.
• Advantage: Early income and access to fresh vegetables.

🌾 Shergarh Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato.
• Prepare: Seedbeds for Chilli seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Mustard is an important oilseed crop.
  • Potato is a staple vegetable.
• Advantage: Food security and economic stability.

🌾 Sirauli Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion seedlings (Nursery).
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Garlic is a valuable spice crop.
  • Cabbage benefits from cooler weather.
• Advantage: High-value crops and better yields.

  Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

  Key pests to watch

  • Cauliflower/Cabbage: Diamondback Moth (DBM), Aphids
    
  • Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Early Blight
    
  • Leafy greens (Palak, Coriander): Aphids, Leaf spot
    
  • Pea: 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 7–10 days (soil-moisture based).
    
  • Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
    
  • 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

  October in Bareilly is all about smart planning:

  • Harvest remaining Kharif vegetables promptly.
  • Plant quick-growing leafy greens like spinach and coriander for early cash.
  • Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  • Sow early varieties of peas, radishes, and carrots for good market prices.
  • Ensure light, timely irrigation and monitor for early winter pests and diseases.

  By focusing on quick-cash leafy greens, stable medium/long-duration crops, and strategic early sowings like peas and root vegetables, you will set yourself up for a strong and profitable winter season.