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

Are you a farmer from Mirzapur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Chhanvey, City, Ghorawal, Hallia, Kalyan Garh, Lalganj, Majhawan, Marihan, Mirzapur, Pahari, Rajgarh, Ramnagar, Sikhar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, leaving good moisture in the soil for sowing early winter crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mirzapur 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: Okra, tomato, brinjal, and gourds are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato 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: Urad and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September) - Mirzapur

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) for Mirzapur

🌾 Chhanvey Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bottle gourd
• Prepare Seedbeds: Chili, tomato, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • September heat is good for cucurbits.
  • Early seedbeds ensure timely winter crops.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on late monsoon + early winter prep.
  

🌾 City Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea, cluster bean
• Transplant: Early cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth and cowpea are quick, nutritious options.
  • Early cauliflower avoids peak season glut.
    
• Advantage: Short cycle crops + better cauliflower prices = profit.
  

🌾 Ghorawal Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables do well as temperatures cool.
  • Seedbeds now for November transplant.
    
• Advantage: Timely root crops + prepared winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Hallia Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi)
• Transplant: Cabbage, broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick leafy greens for immediate sale.
  • Cabbage & broccoli need time to mature before winter.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash crops + early cole crops = boosted income.
  

🌾 Kalyan Garh Block

• Sow now: Coriander, mustard greens
• Prepare Seedbeds: Brinjal, pepper
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and mustard greens for local market.
  • Seedlings ready for transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Local demand met + prepared winter crops = stable income.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Late cucurbits can still produce if planted early September.
  • Start tomato and chili for winter crop.
    
• Advantage: Extended cucurbit season + timely winter vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Majhawan Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea, okra
• Transplant: Early cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Short-duration crops for quick returns.
  • Early cauliflower avoids price drops.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover + better cauliflower yield = more profit.
  

🌾 Marihan Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, spinach
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Cooler weather favors root crops and leafy greens.
  • Prepare seedlings for main winter season.
    
• Advantage: Early root crops + prepared cole crops = consistent income.
  

🌾 Mirzapur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), coriander, mustard
• Transplant: Tomato, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables are fast-growing and in demand.
  • Early tomato & brinjal transplanting yields a better price in the market.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and good prices for main crops = boosted profits.
  

🌾 Pahari Block

• Sow now: Cluster bean, okra
• Prepare Seedbeds: Chili, brinjal, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cluster bean and okra are short duration crops.
  • Seedbeds should be prepared for healthy winter crops.
    
• Advantage: Maximize short-term crops + start winter vegetables = consistent returns.
  

🌾 Rajgarh Block

• Sow now: Turnip, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables will thrive in the cooling temperatures.
  • Transplanting these cole crops early ensures good growth.
    
• Advantage: Market-ready root crops and healthy cole crop growth = increased revenue.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, spinach, fenugreek (methi)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens are harvested quickly and frequently.
  • Seedlings should be prepared for an early winter transplant.
    
• Advantage: Rapid income from greens + early tomato & chili = better yields.
  

🌾 Sikhar Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, cowpea
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranth and cowpea are quick options for additional yield.
  • Start winter vegetables now for November transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Quick growth + ready winter seedlings = reliable income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Mirzapur, September)

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, red pumpkin beetle
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm, diamondback moth (DBM) on crucifers
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Shoot and fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
  

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 (Mirzapur, September)

• Check soil moisture daily. If no rain, give light irrigation every 5-7 days.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially after monsoon rains.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for gourds and tomato.
  

Conclusion

September in Mirzapur is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing cucurbits.
  
• Start quick leafy vegetables for early cash.
  
• Raise and transplant nursery crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage at the right spacing.
  
• Try early pea at month-end to grab higher market prices.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and use light, timely irrigation with good drainage.
  
  

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.