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

Are you a farmer from Bhadohi, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Abholi, Aurai, Bhadohi, Gyanpur, Suriyawan, 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. This is the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, leaving good moisture in the soil which is ideal for preparing for the upcoming Rabi crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bhadohi 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: Paddy, maize, okra, and tomato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and chili seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad bean and sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Abholi Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Okra
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea can be intercropped for increased yields.
  • Early Brinjal and Chilli transplants ensure better market prices in November.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping + early vegetables = improved income.
  

🌾 Aurai Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds provide good returns in the off-season.
  • Tomato and Capsicum transplants should be disease-free for best results.
    
• Advantage: Off-season vegetables + quality transplants = higher profitability.
  

🌾 Bhadohi Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber provides quick yield within a short period.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower transplants should be treated with fungicide.
    
• Advantage: Quick yield + healthy transplants = consistent income.
  

🌾 Gyanpur Block

• Sow now: Beans, Cluster Beans, Round Gourd
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans and Cluster Beans can enhance soil fertility.
  • Proper spacing is essential for Chilli and Brinjal transplants.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + proper spacing = sustainable yield.
  

🌾 Suriyawan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, Fenugreek, and Coriander are short-duration crops for quick income.
  • Early transplanting of Tomato and Cauliflower fetches better prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + higher market value = increased profitability.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Bhadohi, September)

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, downy mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner, cutworm (for seedlings)
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to stop 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

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days (as monsoon recedes and soil dries).
  
• Ensure good drainage in nurseries and fields to prevent waterlogging and root rot, especially after any late rains.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds, very important now.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, and chilli where possible for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

September in Bhadohi 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.