Vegetables to grow in november in Kanpur Dehat up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Kanpur Dehat, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Akbarpur, Amraudha, Derapur, Jhinjhak, Maitha, Malasa, Musa Nagar, Rasulabad, Rasoondhi, Sikandra, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Late Paddy, Sugarcane, Brinjal, Tomato, Chilli, Cauliflower. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Onion, Late Cauliflower, Late Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. November is the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the Kharif harvest, and with receding soil moisture, timely irrigation is crucial for the new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kanpur Dehat 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: Rice, maize, and pigeon pea 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  • Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea and mustard continue in suitable areas.

👉 Overall, in early november, fields in Kanpur Dehat 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, mustard, gram, barley, and potato.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely sowing for optimal yield in Kanpur Dehat.

Wheat sowing:
Start sowing wheat using improved varieties. Ensure proper soil moisture and seed treatment.
✅ Benefit – High-yielding varieties and timely sowing increase wheat production in Kanpur Dehat-up.

Garlic and Onion:
Plant garlic and onion sets in well-prepared beds.
✅ Benefit – These crops are valuable cash crops for Kanpur Dehat farmers.

Oilseed crops:
Sow mustard, rapeseed, and sunflower. Ensure proper spacing and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Diversifies income and improves soil health in Kanpur Dehat.

Vegetable crops:
Continue transplanting cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato seedlings. Sow spinach, fenugreek, and coriander.
✅ Benefit – Provides continuous supply of vegetables and ensures steady income for farmers in Kanpur Dehat.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing of various crops and vegetables in November, farmers in Kanpur Dehat can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Mustard

Direct sowing in rows 30-40 cm apart

Good oilseed option; stable market price in Kanpur Dehat

Potato

Plant tubers 20-25 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart

High demand in winter; good returns for Kanpur Dehat farmers

Wheat (Timely)

Sow seeds 22.5 cm apart using seed drill

Staple crop; ensures food security for Kanpur Dehat

Chickpea

Sow seeds 10 cm apart in rows 30-45 cm apart

Good source of protein; suitable for dryland areas of Kanpur Dehat

Lentil

Direct sowing; rows 25-30 cm apart

Requires less irrigation; fits well in Kanpur Dehat cropping systems

Pea

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing, plant spacing 5-7 cm

Provides nitrogen fixation; improves soil fertility in Kanpur Dehat

Barley

Drill sowing with row spacing of 22.5 cm

Good for marginal lands; can tolerate salinity in some Kanpur Dehat areas

Radish

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

Fast growing; fulfills local demand in Kanpur Dehat

Carrot

Direct sowing on raised beds; 20 cm row spacing

Profitable vegetable crop for Kanpur Dehat farmers

Spinach (Palak)

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

Short duration; source of income and nutrition for Kanpur Dehat families

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Derapur

Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot

Tomato, Chilli

Aphids in Mustard, Diamondback Moth in Cabbage

Light irrigation to avoid frost damage

Jahanabad

Pea, Coriander, Mustard

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Early blight in Potato, Whitefly in Brinjal

Avoid waterlogging, use furrow irrigation

Shivrajpur

Radish, Turnip, Spinach

Tomato, Brinjal

Leaf curl virus in Tomato

Irrigate on sunny days to raise soil temp

Sarvankhera

Fenugreek, Pea, Garlic

Cabbage, Cauliflower

Bihar hairy caterpillar in vegetables

Check soil moisture before irrigation

अकबरपुर

Spinach, Carrot, Mustard

Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal

Fruit borer in Tomato, Aphids in Mustard

Use mulch to conserve soil moisture

Rasoolabad

Coriander, Fenugreek

Tomato, Cabbage

Powdery Mildew in cucurbits

Avoid Overwatering

Amraudha

Pea, Radish, Garlic

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Diamondback Moth in Cruciferous

Use drip irrigation

Sandiipan

Spinach, fenugreek, carrot

Tomato, Chilli

Early and late blight in potato

Ensure proper drainage, avoid over irrigation

Maitha

Mustard, Pea, Garlic

Cabbage, cauliflower

Aphids in vegetable crops

Water during the warmest part of the day

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato Seedlings
  • How & Why:
  • Radish and turnip mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower seedlings planted now will yield good crops in the cooler months.
  • Advantage: Diversified income, optimal use of land, and catering to market demand.
  • 🌾 Amraudha Block

    • Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag), Coriander
    • Prepare for: Planting Potato (late November)
    • How & Why:
      • Spinach and mustard greens are fast-growing leafy vegetables for quick returns.
      • Prepare land now for potato planting to optimize yields.
    • Advantage: Short-duration crops and timely preparation for major crop.

    🌾 Derapur Block

    • Sow now: Pea, Garlic
    • Transplant: Brinjal Seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Pea is a leguminous crop improving soil fertility, and garlic is a high-value cash crop.
      • Transplanting brinjal now allows for a harvest before the peak winter.
    • Advantage: Soil health improvement, cash crop, and staggered harvesting.

    🌾 Jhinjhak Block

    • Sow now: Onion (seedlings), Fenugreek (Methi)
    • Transplant: Chilli Seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Planting onion seedlings now allows for bulb development during cooler months.
      • Chilli seedlings transplanted now will produce fruits before severe winter sets in.
    • Advantage: Planting for off-season demand and higher market prices.

    🌾 Maitha Block

    • Sow now: Radish, Carrot
    • Transplant: Tomato Seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Radish and carrot mature quickly, providing early income.
      • Transplanting tomato seedlings now allows for a harvest before peak winter.
    • Advantage: Early season harvest and income generation.

    🌾 Malasa Block

    • Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
    • Prepare for: Potato planting (late November)
    • How & Why:
      • Spinach and coriander are fast-growing leafy vegetables for quick returns.
      • Proper land preparation ensures good potato yields.
    • Advantage: Maximizing land use and preparing for major crop.

    🌾 Musa Nagar Block

    • Sow now: Garlic, Pea
    • Transplant: Cauliflower Seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Garlic is a high-value cash crop and pea improves soil fertility.
      • Cauliflower seedlings planted now will mature during cooler months.
    • Advantage: Soil health, cash crop, and optimal planting time.

    🌾 Rasulabad Block

    • Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag), Fenugreek (Methi)
    • Prepare for: Potato planting (late November)
    • How & Why:
      • Mustard greens and fenugreek are fast-growing leafy vegetables for quick returns.
      • Timely land preparation optimizes potato yields.
    • Advantage: Quick income and preparing for major crop.

    🌾 Rasoondhi Block

    • Sow now: Radish, Turnip
    • Transplant: Cabbage Seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Radish and turnip are short duration crops that generate early income.
      • Cabbage seedlings planted now will mature during cooler months.
    • Advantage: Quick income and optimal planting time.

    🌾 Sikandra Block

    • Sow now: Carrot, Garlic
    • Transplant: Tomato Seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Carrot is a good source of income and garlic is a high-value cash crop.
      • Transplanting tomato seedlings now allows for harvest before peak winter.
    • Advantage: Income generation and optimized planting time.

    Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

    Key pests to watch

    • Crucifers (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radish): Diamondback moth, Aphids
    • Pea: Powdery mildew, Pod borer
    • Tomato/Potato: Early Blight, Aphids
    • Leafy greens (Spinach, Mustard): 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 tomato and potato where possible.

    Conclusion

    November in Kanpur Dehat is all about setting up for a strong winter harvest:

    • Direct sow winter greens like spinach, fenugreek, and mustard for continuous harvest.
    • Complete transplanting of cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli seedlings for main crop.
    • Plant main season potato and garlic for good yields.
    • Finish sowing of field pea varieties to ensure timely maturity.
    • Ensure timely light irrigation, focus on weeding, and watch for early signs of frost.

    By following these steps—from timely sowing of greens and roots, to careful transplanting of main crops, and proper planting of potato and garlic—you’ll ensure a productive and profitable winter farming season.

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