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

Are you a farmer from Moradabad, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Bhagwanpur, Bilari, Chhajlet, Dilari, Kanth, Moradabad, Mundha Pande, Thakurdwara, 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, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif harvest as the monsoon withdraws, leaving good moisture in the soil for Rabi season preparations. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Moradabad 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: Sugarcane is nearing harvest, and paddy fields are ripening.
  Okra and maize are also being harvested.
  Early cauliflower may be ready.
  Some farmers still have a late brinjal crop.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato seedlings are prepared for the winter crop.
  Chilli seedlings are also started.
  Early cabbage seedlings are also prepared.
  Cauliflower nursery is ongoing.
  Brinjal seedlings for the next round.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach sowing is underway for quick greens.
  Fenugreek is being sown.
  Coriander seeds are being sown for a fresh supply.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and moong are maturing in some areas.
  Groundnut continues in sandy soils.
  Cotton crop is progressing.
  
  

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

What to start now (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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhagwanpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables can withstand the September climate in Moradabad.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting after monsoon subsides.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing maximizes yield potential for the upcoming season.
  

🌾 Bilari Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are short-duration crops providing quick returns.
  • Transplanting chili and brinjal ensures proper spacing and growth.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification minimizes risk and maximizes income.
  

🌾 Chhajlet Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare land for: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip thrive in the cooler temperatures expected later in September.
  • Land preparation ensures timely potato sowing in October.
    
• Advantage: Early root vegetables provide good market prices.
  

🌾 Dilari Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, methi, and coriander are quick-growing leafy vegetables.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower now allows them to mature in favorable weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and healthy vegetable production.
  

🌾 Kanth Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourd vegetables perform well with proper support and irrigation.
  • Nursery preparation allows for healthy seedling development.
    
• Advantage: High demand for gourds in local markets.
  

🌾 Moradabad Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin
• Transplant: Chili, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited to the September climate in Moradabad.
  • Transplanting ensures optimal growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production.
  

🌾 Mundha Pande Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Prepare land for: Pea, Mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus, cluster bean, and cowpea provide quick returns.
  • Land preparation allows for timely sowing of pea and mustard as temperatures cool.
    
• Advantage: Crop rotation and soil health improvement.
  

🌾 Thakurdwara Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • These root vegetables thrive in the cooler temperatures of late September.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures good head formation.
    
• Advantage: High market demand for these vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy/Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit/Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 (soil-moisture based, depending on rainfall).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in low-lying areas after rains; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, and chili where possible.
  

Conclusion

September in Moradabad is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing monsoon vegetables like gourds and okra.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for early cash.
  
• Raise and transplant nursery crops such as tomato, brinjal, chilli, early cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Plant early pea and potato towards month-end to capture higher market prices.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, applying light, timely irrigation as monsoon recedes.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early pea/potato for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.