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

Are you a farmer from Hapur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Bhojpur, Dhaulana, Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, Simbhavali, 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. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, so managing soil moisture is key while preparing for the upcoming Rabi sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

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

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

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Spinach (Palak)

Direct sowing; rows 20–25 cm apart; thin after 15 days

Quick harvest in 25–30 days; high local demand in Hapur

Fenugreek (Methi)

Broadcast or line sowing; 25 cm row spacing

30-day harvest; sell as green now and seed later in Hapur

Coriander (Dhania)

Sow soaked/half-crushed seed in rows 25 cm apart

Dual income: greens in ~25 days + dry seed in ~90 days in Hapur

Radish

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants

Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Hapur

Carrot/Turnip

Direct sowing on a fine, crumbly seedbed; 30 cm rows

Good price in Oct–Nov markets in Hapur

Tomato (Nursery → Transplant)

Raise nursery; transplant at 45 × 60 cm

High-value crop; earlier transplant = better rates in Hapur

Brinjal (Nursery → Transplant)

Nursery to field at 60 × 60 cm

4–5 months continuous picking/sales in Hapur

Cauliflower/Cabbage (Nursery → Transplant)

Transplant at 45 × 45 cm

Winter demand is high in Hapur; early crop = higher profit

Pea (early variety; late Sept)

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 10 cm plant spacing

Early market entry = premium price (often better than late-sown pea) in Hapur

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Hapur

Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish

Cauliflower, Tomato

Diamondback Moth on Cabbage

Water deeply, less often

Simbhawali

Coriander, Radish

Brinjal, Chili

Fruit Borer on Tomato

Check soil moisture daily

Garhmukteshwar

Spinach, Carrot

Cabbage

Aphids on leafy vegetables

Use drip irrigation

Dhoulana

Turnip, Fenugreek

Tomato

Whitefly on Brinjal

Water in early morning

Pilkhauna

Radish, Coriander

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Leaf Miner on cucurbits

Avoid overwatering seedlings

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish
  • Transplant: Cauliflower, tomato (early varieties)
  • Why & How:
    • Spinach/fenugreek provide quick income in 25-30 days.
    • Early tomato transplanting can result in better prices in Oct-Nov.
  • Advantage: Fast-growing greens + early vegetables = Extra earnings.

🌾 Dhaulana Block

  • Sow: Radish, spinach, coriander, fenugreek
  • Transplant: Cauliflower, chilli
  • Why & How:
    • Radish can be harvested quickly, providing a fast return.
    • Transplant cauliflower to harvest before severe winter.
  • Advantage: Diverse crops ensure continuous income.

🌾 Garhmukteshwar Block

  • Sow: Spinach, fenugreek, radish
  • Transplant: Early cabbage, tomato seedlings
  • Why & How:
    • Spinach and fenugreek are short duration crops and good for a quick turnover.
    • Early cabbage transplanting allows harvesting before peak season.
  • Advantage: Utilizing short-duration crops effectively for income generation.

🌾 Hapur Block

  • Sow: Radish, spinach, coriander
  • Transplant: Chilli, eggplant
  • Why & How:
    • Radish is a fast-growing crop suited for short gaps.
    • Transplant chilli for a good yield during winter.
  • Advantage: Maximize returns with fast-growing and high-value crops.

🌾 Simbhavali Block

  • Sow: Fenugreek, radish, spinach
  • Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
  • Why & How:
    • Fenugreek and spinach are quick cash crops.
    • Tomato and cauliflower benefit from early planting.
  • Advantage: Diversified planting ensures steady income flow.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Hapur - September)

  • Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  • Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  • Leafy greens: Aphids, caterpillars
  • Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot & fruit 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, depending on recent rainfall).
  • Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  • 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.

Conclusion

September in Hapur 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.

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