Vegetables to grow in november in Bijnor up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Bijnor, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Afzalgarh, Badhapur, Bijnor, Dhampur, Haldaur, Jalalabad, Jalilpur, Kiratpur, Mohammadpur Deomal, Najibabad, Noorpur, Seohara, Shahnagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Sugarcane, Paddy, Potato, Radish, Cauliflower. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Onion, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. November is the peak of the Rabi sowing season, with farmers relying on stored soil moisture and initial irrigation to establish cool-season crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bijnor district for the month of November. 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 November according to your area.

What fields typically look like early november

  • Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  • Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower 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: Mustard and gram continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (November)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Gram, Lentil, Pea, Potato.
✅ Benefit – These are the main Rabi crops in Bijnor and provide essential food and income security.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion nursery preparation should continue in Bijnor. Prepare beds with well-decomposed manure.
✅ Benefit – Timely onion transplanting leads to better bulb development and market value.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Continue transplanting cauliflower and cabbage seedlings in Bijnor. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings establish well and produce quality heads.

Vegetable sowing (if irrigation available):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander can be sown with assured irrigation in Bijnor.
✅ Benefit – Short duration vegetables supplement income.

Sugarcane Ratoon Management:
Apply fertilizer and provide irrigation in Sugarcane ratoon crop in Bijnor.
✅ Benefit – Ensures good growth for the next season yield.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and suitable crop management in November, farmers in Bijnor can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Mustard

Direct sowing; rows 30-45 cm apart; thin after germination

Good oilseed option; reliable yield in Bijnor

Chickpea (Chana)

Sow in rows 30-45 cm apart; maintain soil moisture

Profitable pulse crop; suitable for Bijnor soils

Wheat (early sowing)

Sow in rows 22.5 cm apart; use recommended seed rate

Timely sowing ensures good tillering and yield

Potato

Plant tubers 60 cm x 20 cm spacing; ridge formation

High demand in winter; good returns for Bijnor farmers

Pea

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; ensure adequate moisture

Good market price; short duration crop for Bijnor

Garlic

Plant cloves 15 cm x 7.5 cm spacing; well-drained soil

High value spice crop; good returns in local markets

Onion (Nursery → Transplant)

Raise nursery; transplant at 15 x 10 cm

Good market demand; suitable for Bijnor climate

Lentil (Masoor)

Direct sowing in rows 30 cm apart; ensure proper moisture

Good pulse crop; suitable for rainfed conditions in Bijnor

Sugarcane (Autumn Planting)

Plant setts in rows 90 cm apart; ensure proper irrigation

Higher yield compared to spring planting in Bijnor

Berseem (Egyptian Clover)

Broadcast sowing; ensure good soil moisture

Excellent fodder crop for livestock in Bijnor

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Afzalgarh

Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish

Cauliflower, Tomato

Diamondback moth in cabbage

Irrigate every 8-10 days

Kiratpur

Carrot, Turnip, Coriander

Brinjal, Chili

Aphids in Mustard

Light irrigation for potato

Bijnor

Pea, Garlic

Tomato

Early blight in potato

Use furrow irrigation

Najibabad

Radish, Spinach, Mustard

Tomato, Chili

Fruit borer in tomato

Mulch to conserve moisture

Chandpur

Leafy Greens, Early Pea

Cabbage, Brinjal

Cutworms in nurseries

Avoid overwatering

Noorpur

Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish

Cauliflower, Tomato

Whitefly in vegetables

Improve drainage

Dhampur

Spinach, Coriander

Brinjal

Aphids in leafy vegetables

Avoid waterlogging

Nehtaur

Carrot, Turnip, Spinach

Tomato

Powdery mildew, Fruit fly

Weekly irrigation

Kotwali

Fenugreek, Radish, Coriander

Cabbage

Shoot borer in brinjal

Irrigate nurseries every 5-6 days

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Afzalgarh Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
  • Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip are short duration crops suitable for sowing in November.
    • Transplanting tomato, chili, and brinjal ensures they are well-established before the colder months.
  • Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting maximize yield and reduce risk of cold damage.

🌾 Badhapur Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
  • Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard, pea, and potato are important Rabi crops for this region.
    • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage allows for a longer growing season.
  • Advantage: Sowing and transplanting these crops will capitalize on the favorable weather conditions in November.

🌾 Bijnor Block

  • Sow now: Wheat, Gram, Lentil
  • Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Wheat, gram, and lentil are staple Rabi crops in Bijnor district.
    • Transplanting tomato and brinjal now ensures a harvest before the peak of winter.
  • Advantage: Planting these crops will contribute to the local food supply and provide income for farmers.

🌾 Dhampur Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
  • Transplant: Chili, Capsicum
  • How & Why:
    • Radish, methi, and dhania are quick-growing crops providing early income.
    • Transplanting chili and capsicum allows them to mature before the coldest part of winter.
  • Advantage: Diversifying crops with quick greens and spices maximizes potential income.

🌾 Haldaur Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Garlic
  • Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard, potato, and garlic are valuable crops for Haldaur farmers.
    • Transplanting cabbage and broccoli now will ensure a good yield in the coming months.
  • Advantage: Growing these crops helps strengthen the local economy and provides nutritional food.

🌾 Jalalabad Block

  • Sow now: Pea, Barley, Oat
  • Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
  • How & Why:
    • Pea, barley, and oat are good choices for this region.
    • Transplanting tomato and cauliflower will increase productivity.
  • Advantage: These crops are well-suited for the climate and soil conditions of Jalalabad.

🌾 Jalilpur Block

  • Sow now: Wheat, Mustard, Potato
  • Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
  • How & Why:
    • Wheat is a primary Rabi crop; Mustard and Potato supplement income.
    • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures better establishment before winter.
  • Advantage: Balanced crop selection for food security and market opportunities.

🌾 Kiratpur Block

  • Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Radish
  • Transplant: Tomato, Chili
  • How & Why:
    • Methi, spinach, and radish provide quick returns.
    • Transplanting tomato and chili ensures early yield and good market prices.
  • Advantage: Short duration vegetables provide income between main crop cycles.

🌾 Mohammadpur Deomal Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Gram, Pea
  • Transplant: Brinjal, Capsicum
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil, gram, and pea fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility.
    • Transplanting brinjal and capsicum provides high-value crops.
  • Advantage: Legumes improve soil health while providing valuable pulses.

🌾 Najibabad Block

  • Sow now: Potato, Mustard, Garlic
  • Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
  • How & Why:
    • Potato, mustard, and garlic are high-value crops for this block.
    • Transplanting cabbage and broccoli ensures early yield and better prices.
  • Advantage: Focus on high-value crops increases income potential for farmers.

🌾 Noorpur Block

  • Sow now: Wheat, Barley, Chickpea
  • Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
  • How & Why:
    • Wheat is the primary crop. Chickpea enhances soil fertility.
    • Timely transplanting of tomato and cauliflower leads to healthy produce.
  • Advantage: Promotes balanced cropping for sustainability and income.

🌾 Seohara Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach
  • Transplant: Chili, Tomato
  • How & Why:
    • Radish, carrot, spinach offer quick returns.
    • Chili, tomato transplanting maximizes yield.
  • Advantage: Quick turnover crops and high yield varieties.

🌾 Shahnagar Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Lentil, Pea
  • Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard provides oilseed, Lentil and Pea are pulses.
    • Cabbage and Cauliflower give substantial returns in the market.
  • Advantage: Diverse crops ensure better income and nutrition.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

  • Crucifers (Gobhi, Patta Gobhi, Mooli): Aphids, Diamondback moth
  • Pea (Matar): Powdery mildew, Aphids
  • Potato (Aaloo): Early blight, Late blight, Aphids
  • Tomato/Brinjal (Tamatar/Baingan): Early blight, Leaf miner
  • Leafy greens (Palak, Dhania, Methi): Aphids, Cutworm

Simple actions:

  • Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  • Remove and destroy infested leaves/plants to prevent spread.
  • Keep fields clean of weeds; they host pests and diseases.
  • Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.

Irrigation

  • Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, or as per soil moisture.
  • Water in the morning; avoid evening watering to reduce disease risk.
  • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to save moisture and control weeds.
  • Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for row crops where possible.

Conclusion

November in Bijnor is all about setting up your winter harvest:

  • Finish transplanting main winter crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage. Get the spacing right.
  • Directly sow quick-growing greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek), radish, carrots, and potatoes for steady income.
  • Plant early varieties of peas now to get a head start and better market rates.
  • Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, especially in young plants. Act fast if you see any trouble.
  • Manage irrigation carefully—light and timely. Be ready for possible frost towards month-end.

If you follow these steps block-wise—getting your main crops established, sowing quick-cash veggies, and focusing on early peas for premium prices—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable winter season.

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