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

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Anupshahr, B. B. Nagar, Bugrasi, Bulandshahr, Dibai, Gulaothi, Jahangirabad, Khanpur, Khurja, Leda, Pahasu, Shikarpur, Siana, Sikandrabad, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Pigeon Pea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the end of the Kharif season and the start of Rabi preparations, with withdrawing monsoons leaving good moisture in the soil for the next crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bulandshahr 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: Rice, maize, sugarcane, and early vegetables like 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September) for Bulandshahr Farmers

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 Bulandshahr can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Anupshahr Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish.
• Prepare nursery: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • September month is ideal for sowing short duration crops like spinach and radish.
  • Nursery preparation for winter vegetables ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing helps in getting better market prices.
  

🌾 B. B. Nagar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables like radish and carrot thrive in the cooler September weather.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal seedlings ensures a good yield during winter.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification improves soil health and income opportunities.
  

🌾 Bugrasi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander provide quick returns in a short period.
  • Tomato and capsicum nurseries should be started now for transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and nursery preparation lead to higher yields.
  

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag).
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and mustard greens are fast-growing crops suitable for sowing in September.
  • Cauliflower and cabbage transplanting should be done to get early yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick-growing vegetables provide a fast income source.
  

🌾 Dibai Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach.
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and spinach are good options for short duration crops.
  • Prepare tomato and chilli nurseries for winter transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops supplement income during the growing season.
  

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip grow well in the cooler temperatures of September.
  • Brinjal seedlings should be transplanted now for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Planting now helps to maximize crop yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Jahangirabad Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Spinach.
• Prepare nursery: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and spinach provide quick returns and improve soil health.
  • Prepare nurseries for cabbage and cauliflower for later transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Crop rotation helps in maintaining soil fertility.
  

🌾 Khanpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot.
• Transplant: Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot crops do well in September’s weather conditions.
  • Transplant chilli seedlings to get a head start before winter.
    
• Advantage: Early transplanting and sowing help increase crop production.
  

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag).
• Prepare nursery: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and mustard greens are suitable for sowing in September due to their short duration.
  • Tomato nurseries need to be prepared now for timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Income from short duration crops supplements farm earnings.
  

🌾 Leda Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Radish.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and radish provide a quick turnover and can be harvested early.
  • Cabbage transplanting should be done in September for best results.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest ensures a better market price.
  

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Prepare nursery: Cauliflower, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and methi are fast-growing crops, perfect for sowing in September.
  • Nursery preparation for cauliflower and capsicum ensures timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health and income due to crop rotation.
  

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are cool-season crops suitable for September sowing.
  • Transplanting brinjal and chilli gives them a head start before winter.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and increased crop yields.
  

🌾 Siana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag).
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and mustard greens provide a quick harvest.
  • Tomato and cabbage nurseries need to be prepared now for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use with quick-growing crops.
  

🌾 Sikandrabad Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander.
• Transplant: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and coriander are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Cauliflower transplanting should be done to get good yields.
    
• Advantage: Diversifying crop options for better income stability.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

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), adjusting for recent rainfall.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage, especially post-monsoon.
  
• 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, to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

September in Bulandshahr is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of remaining Kharif crops like gourds and bhindi.
  
• Start quick leafy vegetables like Spinach, Fenugreek, and Radish for early cash flow.
  
• Raise nurseries for winter vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Cauliflower, and Cabbage for timely transplanting.
  
• Prepare fields and consider early potato sowing or early pea planting by month-end for premium prices.
  
• Monitor for pest and disease outbreaks, and manage irrigation carefully as the weather cools.
  
  

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