
Vegetables to grow in november in jalaun up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide
Are you a farmer from jalaun, up (UP)? In November, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Radish, Carrot, Cauliflower, Turnip, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion.
In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. November marks the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the monsoon's withdrawal, so preserving soil moisture and providing timely irrigation is critical for new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.
We have prepared a farmer’s guide for jalaun 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: Bajra, maize, urad, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
- Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower 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: Mustard and chickpea continue in suitable areas.
👉 Overall, in early november, fields in jalaun 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):
Pea, Gram, Mustard, Wheat, Barley, Lentil, Potato
✅ Benefit – These are staple crops and helps in food security.
Irrigation:
First Irrigation in wheat after 21 days after sowing.
✅ Benefit – Helps in proper germination and growth of plant.
Weed management:
Use weedicides in wheat crop after first irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Controls weeds and helps in proper growth of wheat.
Fertilizer Management:
Apply second dose of urea in wheat after first irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Fulfils nutrient requirement of crop.
👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, irrigation, weed management and fertilizer application in November, farmers of jalaun can increase their income.
Let’s Start in November – Crop + Method + Advantage
Crop |
How to Plant (Method & Spacing) |
Advantage for Farmers in Jalaun |
Mustard (Sarson) |
Direct sowing in rows 30-45 cm apart |
Good oilseed crop; suitable for Jalaun's climate |
Gram (Chana) |
Sow in rows 30-45 cm apart |
High demand; good for rainfed areas of Jalaun |
Wheat (Gehun) |
Line sowing with 22.5 cm row spacing |
Staple crop; ensures food security for Jalaun farmers |
Lentil (Masoor) |
Direct sowing; rows 25-30 cm apart |
Short duration crop; fits well in Jalaun's cropping systems |
Barley (Jau) |
Sow in rows 20-25 cm apart |
Tolerant to saline soils common in parts of Jalaun |
Potato |
Plant tubers at 60 x 20 cm spacing |
High returns; good market in nearby cities |
Pea (Late Sowing) |
Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; ensure moisture |
Provides income even with delayed sowing in Jalaun |
Radish |
Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants |
Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Jalaun |
Spinach (Palak) |
Direct sowing; rows 20–25 cm apart; thin after 15 days |
Quick harvest in 25–30 days; high local demand in Jalaun |
Coriander (Dhania) |
Sow soaked/half-crushed seed in rows 25 cm apart |
Dual income: greens in ~25 days + dry seed in ~90 days in Jalaun |
Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)
Block |
Sow Now |
Transplant |
Pest Watch |
Irrigation Tip |
Rampura |
Mustard, Fenugreek, Potato |
Cauliflower, Cabbage |
Aphids on mustard, Diamondback moth on cabbage |
Maintain soil moisture for potato |
Madhogarh |
Pea, Chickpea, Radish |
Brinjal, Tomato |
Pod borer in chickpea, Whitefly on brinjal |
Light irrigation for pea, avoid waterlogging |
Kadaura |
Barley, Lentil, Spinach |
Tomato, Chili |
Early blight on tomato, Thrips on chili |
Drip irrigation for tomato, monitor soil moisture |
Jalaun |
Wheat (late Nov), Mustard |
Cauliflower, Tomato |
Mustard aphid, Fruit borer on tomato |
Irrigate wheat at CRI stage, if needed |
Orai |
Gram, Potato |
Cabbage, Brinjal |
Cutworms in potato, Aphids on cabbage |
Ensure proper drainage for potato |
Konch |
Fenugreek, Coriander, Pea |
Tomato, Cauliflower |
Whitefly on tomato, Diamondback moth on cauliflower |
Light irrigation for leafy vegetables |
Nadigaon |
Barley, Lentil |
Brinjal, Tomato |
Aphids on lentil, Fruit borer on brinjal |
Avoid overwatering, maintain soil moisture |
Maheva |
Mustard, Potato |
Tomato |
Early blight on potato, Fruit fly on tomato |
Irrigate potato based on need |
Dakore |
Coriander, Fenugreek, Wheat (late Nov) |
Brinjal, Cabbage |
Shoot borer in brinjal, Cabbage butterfly |
Maintain moisture for coriander and fenugreek |
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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)
🌾 Jalaun Block
- Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
- Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
- How & Why:
- Radish and Turnip mature quickly, providing early income in November.
- Transplanting chili and brinjal now allows for harvest before the peak winter, avoiding frost damage.
- Advantage: Quick harvest of root vegetables and healthier growth of transplanted crops.
🌾 Dakor Block
- Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi)
- Prepare Seedbed: Onion
- How & Why:
- Mustard provides good returns, and Methi can be harvested multiple times.
- Prepare onion nurseries for transplanting in December.
- Advantage: Timely sowing ensures optimal yield.
🌾 Madhogarh Block
- Sow now: Pea, Potato
- Transplant: Cabbage
- How & Why:
- Pea and potato benefit from cooler November temperatures.
- Cabbage transplanted now will mature in the favorable climate.
- Advantage: Suitable crops for the prevailing weather conditions.
🌾 Nadigaon Block
- Sow now: Garlic, Coriander
- Prepare for sowing: Wheat
- How & Why:
- Garlic requires a cooler climate for proper bulb development.
- Coriander sown now will provide a good harvest in late December and January.
- Advantage: Garlic and coriander growth before winter sets in.
Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
Key pests to watch
- Potato/Tomato: Early blight, Late blight, Fruit borer (tomato)
- Pea/Gram: Powdery mildew, Pod borer
- Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth (DBM), Aphids
- Leafy greens (Spinach, Methi): Aphids, Cutworm
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 10–15 days for most Rabi crops (check soil moisture before watering).
- Ensure good drainage in fields and nurseries to prevent root rot, especially during cooler nights.
- Use mulching (dry leaves, straw, plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and control winter weeds.
- For potato, pea, and winter vegetables, use furrow irrigation or drip where available for efficient water use.
Conclusion
November in Jalaun is all about timely action and crop establishment:
- Complete sowing of main rabi crops like Potato, Pea, Onion, and Garlic for good yields.
- Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, fenugreek) and root vegetables (radish, carrot) directly.
- Transplant healthy seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli to establish your winter harvest.
- Manage irrigation carefully; cooler weather means less water, but consistent moisture is key.
- Monitor for early pest attacks and diseases in young crops, act swiftly if found.
By focusing on timely sowing of main rabi crops, nurturing transplanted vegetables, and protecting young plants, you'll ensure a successful and profitable winter harvest.