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

Are you a farmer from Kasganj, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Amanpur, Ganj Dundwara, Kasganj, Patiyali, Sahawar, Sihore, 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, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season as monsoon rains recede, leaving good soil moisture perfect for preparing fields for the upcoming Rabi season. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kasganj 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: Maize, bajra, urad, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, 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: Pigeon pea and cotton continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Kasganj 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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amanpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), radish.
• Prepare seedling for: Cauliflower, cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek are short duration crops for quick income.
  • Seedlings of cauliflower/cabbage should be raised in the nursery.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and market price.
  

🌾 Ganj Dundwara Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip.
• Transplant: Chilli, eggplant (brinjal).
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables (radish/carrot/turnip) can be harvested in about 45-60 days.
  • Transplanting chilli/brinjal allows plants to establish before winter sets in.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production and income generation.
  

🌾 Kasganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek (methi).
• Prepare seedling for: Tomato, cauliflower, cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, coriander and fenugreek are quick growing and can be harvested early.
  • Raising seedlings now ensures timely transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and well-prepared seedlings for main season crops.
  

🌾 Patiyali Block

• Sow now: Radish, turnip.
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are fast-growing and suitable for short duration.
  • Transplanting tomato/chilli now gives them a head start before winter.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and better market prices.
  

🌾 Sahawar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi).
• Prepare seedling for: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek provide quick cash flow.
  • Preparing cauliflower seedlings ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Income diversification and planned cropping.
  

🌾 Sihore Block

• Sow now: Radish.
• Transplant: Eggplant (brinjal).
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish is a short-duration crop that can be harvested quickly.
  • Transplanting brinjal now allows for a longer harvesting period.
    
• Advantage: Early yield and sustained income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
  

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 5–7 days (adjust based on last rainfall & soil moisture).
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage, especially after any late monsoon showers.
  
• 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 Kasganj 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.