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

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Maal, Malihabad, Mohanlalganj, Sarojini Nagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Tomato, Chilli, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Onion, Late Cauliflower, Late Cabbage, Capsicum, Tomato.

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 Kharif harvest, with cool, dry weather and soil moisture depending on pre-sowing irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lucknow 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: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and pigeon pea 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: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early november, fields in Lucknow show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (November) - Lucknow

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Chickpea, Lentil, Mustard, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are major Rabi crops and contribute significantly to the overall farm income.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting of Onion seedlings ensures good bulb development and higher yield.

Planting:
Garlic, Potato.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures optimal growth and yield.

Vegetables:
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli.
✅ Benefit – Provides a variety of vegetables for local markets and household consumption.

Fruit Trees:
Planting of fruit trees like Mango, Guava, Aonla can be initiated.
✅ Benefit – Long-term investment that provides stable income in the future.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, planting, and vegetable cultivation in November, farmers in Lucknow can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bakshi Ka Talab Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are short duration crops and fetch good price in November.
  • Chili and brinjal transplanting should be completed for better yield.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting ensures good yield and market price in Lucknow.
  

🌾 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach (Palak)
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Palak provide quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Tomato and Cauliflower transplanting helps in catching early market prices in Lucknow.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and better prices for early vegetables.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea sowing should be completed to avoid late sowing losses.
  • Onion nursery should be prepared for transplanting in December-January.
    
• Advantage: Ensures timely sowing and good yield in Lucknow.
  

🌾 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Coriander (Dhaniya), Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Radish are short duration crops and provide quick income.
  • Cabbage transplanting should be completed for proper head formation.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops and timely transplanting for better returns in Lucknow.
  

🌾 Maal Block

• Sow now: Potato
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato sowing should be started under proper moisture conditions.
  • Tomato nursery should be prepared for transplanting in December.
    
• Advantage: Timely planting for optimum yield and quality in Lucknow.
  

🌾 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion sowing should be done with proper spacing.
  • Chili transplanting should be completed to avoid cold injury.
    
• Advantage: Proper sowing and transplanting ensures healthy crop and good returns in Lucknow.
  

🌾 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana)
• Weeding: Early sown vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and Chickpea sowing should be completed for better yield.
  • Weeding should be done in early sown vegetables to reduce competition.
    
• Advantage: Ensures pulse production and healthy vegetable growth in Lucknow.
  

🌾 Sarojini Nagar Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard
• Irrigation: Vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Mustard sowing should be completed on time.
  • Irrigation should be provided to vegetables as per requirement.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and irrigation for better crop health and yield in Lucknow.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback Moth, Aphids
  
• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, Leaf Miner
  
• Leafy Greens: Aphids, Leaf Miner, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal (if still producing): Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/parts.
  
• Use pheromone traps for specific borers and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based, observe plant needs).
  
• Ensure good drainage; avoid waterlogging in nurseries and field areas.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and maintain soil temperature.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for most vegetables where possible.
  

Conclusion

November in Lucknow is all about setting up for a profitable winter:

• Plant main winter crops like Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Peas for good yields.
  
• Continue sowing quick leafy vegetables like Spinach, Coriander, and Fenugreek for continuous income.
  
• Ensure timely irrigation and proper fertilization for growing winter crops.
  
• Keep a close eye on common winter pests (like aphids) and diseases (like powdery mildew).
  
• Prepare fields for late-sown root vegetables like Radish and Carrot.
  
  

By focusing on main winter vegetable planting, continuous leafy green harvesting, timely care, and pest management, you'll secure a strong and profitable winter season from your fields.