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

Are you a farmer from Chandauli, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Barhani, Chahaniya, Chakia, Chandauli, Dhanaura, Naugarh, Niyamatabad, Sakaldiha, Shahabganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Onion, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. The Kharif season is ending and land preparation for the Rabi season is in full swing as the monsoon has withdrawn, making this a good time to sow with residual soil moisture or pre-sowing irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chandauli 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: Paddy, maize, pigeon pea, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early october, fields in Chandauli 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.
✅ 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 can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhani Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Early cabbage transplanting allows for better market prices in December.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + early cash crops = higher profitability.
  

🌾 Chahaniya Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Brinjal, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop provides additional income.
  • Cauliflower transplanting now avoids frost damage later.
    
• Advantage: Extra income + reduced risk = stable returns.
  

🌾 Chakia Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander are short duration crops.
  • Early tomato fetches premium prices.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash flow + high value crops = increased profits.
  

🌾 Chandauli Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot provide quick returns.
  • Early cabbage and tomato ensures better market price.
    
• Advantage: Early income + good market prices = boosted income.
  

🌾 Dhanaura Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, Mustard
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and mustard are good for soil health.
  • Chili transplanting now avoids pest issues later.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + pest management = sustainable farming.
  

🌾 Naugarh Block

• Sow now: Peas, Garlic
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas and garlic provide nitrogen fixation.
  • Cauliflower and brinjal benefits from cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil + suitable weather = healthy yield.
  

🌾 Niyamatabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick cash crops of spinach and coriander.
  • Tomato and capsicum gives high return.
    
• Advantage: Fast income + higher return = good profits.
  

🌾 Sakaldiha Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are short-duration crops.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower are cool-season crops.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + cool weather = healthy crops.
  

🌾 Shahabganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and fenugreek as intercrops.
  • Chili avoids frost damage if transplanted early.
    
• Advantage: Additional income + reduced frost risk = better yield.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

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 cooler weather.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible to save water.
  

Conclusion

October in Chandauli is all about setting up for a profitable winter:

• Prepare fields thoroughly after monsoon crop harvest for winter sowing.
  
• Continue planting quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, fenugreek, and coriander for early income.
  
• Timely transplant main winter vegetables such as tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage from nurseries.
  
• Begin direct sowing of early pea, radish, carrot, and turnip to capture better market prices.
  
• Regularly monitor for pests and diseases, and ensure controlled, timely irrigation as temperatures drop.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—preparing fields, planting quick greens for cash flow, ensuring timely transplanting for stability, and direct-sowing profitable crops like peas and roots—you’ll ensure a strong foundation for the Rabi season, leading to steady profits.