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

Are you a farmer from Mathura, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Baldeo, Chaumuhan, Chhata, Farah, Govardhan, Mahavan, Mant, Mathura, Nandgaon, Naujheel, Raya, Sadabad, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Chilli. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, 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 the monsoon recedes, leaving good moisture in the soil, but farmers should be ready for irrigation as needed for new sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mathura 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: Bajra, moong, urad, and guar 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Cotton and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now in Mathura (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 Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Baldeo Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Radish, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Tomato
• How & Why:
• Spinach & Methi mature quickly, providing income between main crops.
• Early Cauliflower and Tomato transplanting can fetch better market prices in October-November.

Advantage: Quick cash from greens and early higher returns from vegetables.

🌾 Chaumuhan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal (Eggplant)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, Turnip are fast-growing root crops suitable for September sowing.
  • Chili and Brinjal transplanting now ensures harvest before severe winter.
• Advantage: Timely planting ensures optimal yields and market prices.

🌾 Chhata Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cucumber
• Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cucumber can be grown for quick returns.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Broccoli gives them a head start before winter.
• Advantage: Short duration crops provide income, and hardy cole crops are established.

🌾 Farah Block

• Sow now: Okra (Bhindi)
• Transplant: Tomato (if not already done), Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra can still give a late-season yield if sown early in September.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Capsicum ensures a good harvest in late autumn.
• Advantage: Extending the growing season for warm-weather crops.

🌾 Govardhan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops like Spinach and Methi provide fast income.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower now ensures a good crop in the winter months.
• Advantage: Early income and timely planting of main vegetables.

🌾 Mahavan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag)
• Transplant: Brinjal (Eggplant)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Mustard Greens are fast-growing and provide quick returns.
  • Brinjal transplanting in September will yield a good crop before the coldest months.
• Advantage: Diversified income from quick crops and a healthy Brinjal crop.

🌾 Mant Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Turnip will mature in the cooler months.
  • Chili transplanting will provide a harvest before severe cold sets in.
• Advantage: Root crops for winter and a timely Chili crop.

🌾 Mathura Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach
• Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Spinach are fast-growing greens.
  • Cabbage and Broccoli need to be transplanted in September for good head formation in winter.
• Advantage: Quick greens and early cole crops for winter.

🌾 Nandgaon Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Coriander are short duration crops.
  • Tomato transplanting now will result in early yields and better market prices.
• Advantage: Quick returns from greens and early Tomato harvest.

🌾 Naujheel Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard Greens (Sarson)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Mustard provide quick income.
  • Cauliflower needs to be transplanted in September for good head size in winter.
• Advantage: Fast income and healthy Cauliflower crop.

🌾 Raya Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Amaranthus (Chaulai)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Amaranthus are quick turnover greens.
  • Cabbage and Broccoli will establish well if transplanted in September.
• Advantage: Fast growing greens and early start for cole crops.

🌾 Sadabad Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops sown in September will mature in the cooler months.
  • Chili and Brinjal should be transplanted for late autumn harvest.
• Advantage: Winter root vegetables and late season warm weather vegetables.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Mathura, 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
  
• Early Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially after rains. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to prevent spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds and fallen debris.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for sucking pests like whitefly, jassids. Apply neem-based pesticides for early infestations.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when necessary; rotate chemicals to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Mathura, September)

• Monitor soil moisture closely. Give light irrigation every 5-7 days if no significant rain occurs.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in fields and nurseries, especially after any heavy rains, to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use in gourds, tomato, and brinjal where possible.
  

Conclusion

September in Mathura is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing Kharif vegetables like bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and okra.
  
• Start sowing quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for early market returns.
  
• Raise nurseries for winter crops like tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Prepare beds and sow early varieties of peas by month-end for higher prices.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, ensuring light and timely irrigation.
  
  

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.