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

Are you a farmer from Lalitpur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Bar, Jakhaura, Lalitpur, Madawara, Mehroni, Talbehat, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. As the Kharif season concludes and monsoon rains recede, the soil has good moisture, making it ideal for Rabi season preparations. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lalitpur 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, rice, okra, and tomato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Lalitpur 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)

🌾 Bar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Coriander (Dhania)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Tomato (for October harvest)
• How & Why:
• Sowing Spinach, Fenugreek ensures quick income within 30 days.
• Early cauliflower fetches higher price in the market.
• Prepare Tomato nursery for Rabi season.

Advantage: Quick returns and timely vegetable production.

🌾 Jakhaura Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops.
  • Transplanting Chilli and Brinjal seedlings gives them a head start before winter.
• Advantage: Soil will be optimally used, and crop yield will be higher.
  

🌾 Lalitpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage, Knol Khol
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing green leafy vegetable.
  • Early transplanting of Cabbage and Knol Khol helps in better head formation.
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market price.
  

🌾 Madawara Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag), Turnip (Shalgam)
• Transplant: Tomato (determinate varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard Greens and Turnip are cold-tolerant and grow well in September sowing.
  • Transplanting determinate Tomato varieties ensures early yield and reduces risk of frost damage.
• Advantage: Optimized yield with reduced weather-related risks.
  

🌾 Mehroni Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi is a quick cash crop, Radish can be intercropped.
  • Capsicum transplanting allows for a longer growing season and better yields.
• Advantage: Good income and efficient land use.
  

🌾 Talbehat Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander (Dhania)
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander are leafy greens and short duration crops.
  • Early Broccoli transplanting ensures good head size and quality.
• Advantage: Timely harvest and higher market price for produce.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Lalitpur, September)

• 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 promptly.
  
• 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 (Lalitpur, September)

• Adjust irrigation based on rainfall; give light irrigation every 7–10 days if dry (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially after rains; 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 to save water.
  

Conclusion

September in Lalitpur is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting late Kharif crops and prepare fields well.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, radish) for early income.
  
• Raise nurseries for winter vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Sow early pea and potato varieties by month-end to grab higher market prices.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, managing water carefully post-monsoon.
  
  

If you follow these steps smartly—quick greens for immediate cash, well-planned nursery for winter staples, and timely early sowings for premium prices—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable start to the Rabi season in Lalitpur.