Vegetables to grow in october in Mathura up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Mathura, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Baldeo, Chhata, Farah, Gokul, Goverdhan, Mahaban, Mant, Mathura, Nandgaon, Nauhjhil, Raya, Saunkh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October marks the transition from the Kharif harvest to the Rabi sowing season, with monsoon rains over and farmers beginning to use stored soil moisture or irrigation for new plantings. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mathura district for the month of October. 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 October according to your area.

What fields typically look like early october

• Standing/harvest crops: Bajra, maize, sugarcane, and guar 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) in Mathura

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):
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 October in Mathura, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Mathura (October)

🌾 Baldeo Block

• Sow now: Mustard, potato, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides a good oilseed option for the rabi season.
  • Early potato sowing can escape late blight disease.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and market price.
  

🌾 Chhata Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, carrot
• Transplant: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek offer quick returns in a short period.
  • Tomato and chili transplanting should be done in well-prepared raised beds to avoid waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + early vegetables = increased income.
  

🌾 Farah Block

• Sow now: Pea, barley, gram
• Transplant: Brinjal, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, barley, and gram are suitable for rainfed areas of the block.
  • Transplant brinjal and cauliflower seedlings in the evening to avoid transplanting shock.
    
• Advantage: Pulses and cereals ensure food security and income.
  

🌾 Gokul Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Tomato, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables thrive in the sandy loam soil of the block.
  • Transplant tomato and cabbage seedlings at recommended spacing for better growth.
    
• Advantage: High yield of root vegetables and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Goverdhan Block

• Sow now: Mustard, potato
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and potato are key crops for the block's economy.
  • Cauliflower transplanting should be done after proper soil treatment.
    
• Advantage: Reliable income from staple crops.
  

🌾 Mahaban Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and coriander provide quick returns and improve soil health.
  • Tomato and chili transplanting should be done in well-drained soil.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + high-value vegetable production.
  

🌾 Mant Block

• Sow now: Barley, gram, lentil
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses and barley are drought-resistant and suitable for the block.
  • Brinjal transplanting should be done in raised beds to avoid water stagnation.
    
• Advantage: Food security and income from pulses.
  

🌾 Mathura Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea
• Transplant: Cabbage, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and pea are important crops for the block.
  • Cabbage and tomato transplanting should be done after proper hardening of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Good yield of vegetables and oilseeds.
  

🌾 Nandgaon Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Cauliflower, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops do well in the block's soil.
  • Transplant seedlings in the evening to reduce transplanting shock.
    
• Advantage: High yield of root vegetables.
  

🌾 Nauhjhil Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables provide fast income.
  • Tomato and chili transplanting should be done with proper spacing.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and high-value vegetable production.
  

🌾 Raya Block

• Sow now: Potato, mustard
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and mustard are important for the block's economy.
  • Transplant seedlings after proper soil treatment.
    
• Advantage: Reliable income from staple crops.
  

🌾 Saunkh Block

• Sow now: Gram, barley
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses and barley are suitable for rainfed conditions.
  • Brinjal transplanting should be done in well-drained soil.
    
• Advantage: Food security and income from pulses.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Fenugreek): Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower (for newly planted crops): Diamondback moth, aphids
  
  

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 for established crops; newly planted crops may need more frequent, lighter watering.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in nursery beds to prevent damping-off.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for better water management and efficiency, especially for row crops.
  

Conclusion

October in Mathura is all about preparing for a profitable winter:

• Start direct sowing of quick-growing leafy vegetables like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for early income.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised crops such as tomato, brinjal, chilli, capsicum, cauliflower, and cabbage with proper spacing.
  
• Continue sowing of early potato varieties and earthing up for established crops.
  
• Sow early pea varieties to catch higher market prices.
  
• Regularly check for pests and diseases, and provide light, timely irrigation.
  
  

By following these steps—balancing quick cash crops with stable winter vegetables and timely early pea—Mathura farmers can secure a strong and profitable start to the Rabi season.