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

Are you a farmer from Meerut, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Daurala, Hastinapur, Kharkhauda, Machhra, Mawana, Meerut, Parikshitgarh, Rajpura, Rohta, Sardhana, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Paddy, Maize, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Okra, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. As the Kharif harvest season ends and the Rabi sowing season begins, soil moisture is decreasing, making pre-sowing irrigation crucial for new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Meerut 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: Sugarcane, paddy, okra, and maize 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October)

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 october – Crop + Method + Advantage

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Daurala Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip provide quick yield within 20-25 days.
  • Chilli and Brinjal transplanting benefits from favorable October weather.
    
• Advantage: Early market arrival ensures good prices.
  

🌾 Hastinapur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Methi are short duration crops for quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomato and cauliflower in October allows for timely crop development.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income with leafy greens and early vegetables.
  

🌾 Kharkhauda Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and coriander are quick-growing and suitable for October sowing.
  • Cabbage and broccoli benefit from transplanting in cooler temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Leafy vegetables and cole crops for market diversity.
  

🌾 Machhra Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick yield with Radish and Turnip in 20-25 days.
  • Favorable October weather benefits Chilli and Brinjal transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Good prices through early market arrival.
  

🌾 Mawana Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops like Methi and Spinach provide quick income.
  • Timely crop development is ensured by transplanting tomato and cauliflower in October.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income through leafy greens and early vegetables.
  

🌾 Meerut Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Mustard Greens (Sarson)
• Transplant: Broccoli, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Suitable for October sowing because of quick growth of Mustard greens and coriander.
  • Cooler temperatures help in the growth of Cabbage and broccoli.
    
• Advantage: Market diversity through leafy vegetables and cole crops.
  

🌾 Parikshitgarh Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick yield of Radish and Spinach help generate quick income.
  • Timely crop establishment is ensured by Transplanting Brinjal and tomato in October.
    
• Advantage: Quick income via early yields and strategic planning
  

🌾 Rajpura Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick return is provided by Fenugreek and Coriander.
  • Proper crop development is promoted by Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower in October.
    
• Advantage: Timely harvests and diversified income.
  

🌾 Rohta Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip help in generating quick yields.
  • Favorable temperature of October ensures healthy growth of tomato and chilli.
    
• Advantage: Strategic planning with strategic crop management.
  

🌾 Sardhana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens (Sarson)
• Transplant: Broccoli, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Mustard Greens ensures quick returns for farmers.
  • Transplanting broccoli and cauliflower in cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Cole crops and leafy greens will help in Market diversification.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Crucifers (Gobhi, Patta Gobhi): Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Peas/Leafy Greens (Matar, Palak): Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Potato (Aaloo): Early blight, 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 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), adjust as per temperature.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for new plantings.
  

Conclusion

October in Meerut is all about smart planning:

• Focus on transplanting winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, tomato, and brinjal from nurseries.
  
• Direct sow main season crops such as peas, potato, radish, carrot, spinach, methi, and coriander.
  
• Ensure proper field preparation and provide light, timely irrigation for optimal establishment.
  
• Keep a keen watch for early pests and diseases, taking immediate control measures.
  
• Consider staggered sowing of quick-growing leafy greens for a steady market supply.
  
  

By following these steps—prioritizing timely transplanting for stable winter crops, direct sowing for main season staples, and continuous greens for cash—you’ll set your farm up for a strong and profitable winter harvest.