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

Are you a farmer from Farrukhabad, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Amritpur, Barhpur, Kaimganj, Kamalganj, Mohammadabad, Nawabganj, Rajepur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the beginning of Rabi sowing, with receding monsoon moisture making pre-sowing irrigation crucial for new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Farrukhabad 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: Maize, paddy rice, sugarcane, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, and cauliflower 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 areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) in Farrukhabad

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, 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 onion and garlic. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant cauliflower and cabbage 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 first week of October, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

Potato Planting: Farmers in Farrukhabad start planting potatoes in October. Use disease-free seed and ensure proper soil preparation for best yields.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in October, farmers in Farrukhabad can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amritpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek, Spinach
• Prepare seedlings: Onion, Chili
• How & Why:
• These crops thrive in the cooler October weather of Farrukhabad.
• Early sowing maximizes yield before winter sets in.

Advantage: Diversified income + optimal growing conditions in Farrukhabad.

🌾 Barhpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
• Prepare seedlings: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Barhpur's soil is well-suited for these winter crops.
  • October planting ensures timely harvest in Farrukhabad.
• Advantage: High demand crops + utilizes local soil conditions in Farrukhabad.

🌾 Kaimganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Lentil
• Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion are key cash crops for Kaimganj farmers.
  • Transplanting provides a head start before the colder months in Farrukhabad.
• Advantage: Profitable crops + early yield advantage in Farrukhabad.

🌾 Kamalganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach
• Prepare seedlings: Cabbage, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing vegetables for early market access.
  • Cabbage and chili seedlings will be ready for transplanting in late October/early November in Farrukhabad.
• Advantage: Fast returns + staggered planting schedule for sustained income in Farrukhabad.

🌾 Mohammadabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and potato are well-adapted to Mohammadabad's conditions.
  • Cauliflower transplanting optimizes growth during favorable weather in Farrukhabad.
• Advantage: Reliable crops + maximized cauliflower yield in Farrukhabad.

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Fenugreek
• Prepare seedlings: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and fenugreek are short-duration crops providing quick returns.
  • Onion seedlings ensure timely transplanting for a good yield in Farrukhabad.
• Advantage: Rapid income + planned onion production in Farrukhabad.

🌾 Rajepur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Lentil
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and lentil are important pulses and spices.
  • Transplanting tomato gives it an edge over direct seeding in Farrukhabad.
• Advantage: Essential crops + improved tomato production in Farrukhabad.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Peas: Pod borer, powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
  

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 high-value crops where possible.
  

Conclusion

October in Farrukhabad is crucial for winter vegetable success:

• Focus on transplanting winter crops like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, and knol khol.
  
• Direct sow root vegetables: radish, carrot, turnip, and beetroot.
  
• Plant early pea varieties for good market prices and quick returns.
  
• Sow short-duration leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek regularly.
  
• Manage pests and diseases proactively; provide timely and adequate irrigation.
  
  

By prioritizing early plantings, succession sowing of greens, and proper crop care, you’ll establish a strong foundation for a profitable winter harvest.