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

Are you a farmer from Pilibhit, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Amaria, Barkhera, Bilsanda, Bisalpur, Lalaurikhera, Marauri, Puranpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

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 soil moisture but requiring farmers to plan for irrigation for the upcoming Rabi season. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pilibhit 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, paddy, maize, and early varieties of brinjal are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and chili seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhaniya) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Pilibhit 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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amaria Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, carrot, coriander
• Prepare nurseries: Chili, tomato, cauliflower, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • September sowing ensures timely harvest, better yields.
  • Nursery preparation saves time, ensures healthy seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables fetch higher market prices in Pilibhit.
  

🌾 Barkhera Block

• Sow now: Radish, spinach, mustard greens
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing radish and greens offer fast returns.
  • Transplanting ensures healthy crop establishment before winter.
    
• Advantage: Short-duration crops provide income during off-season in Pilibhit.
  

🌾 Bilsanda Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), coriander, spinach
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and coriander are quick cash crops.
  • Healthy nursery raising ensures vigorous transplants.
    
• Advantage: Early cash flow plus strong foundation for main crops in Pilibhit.
  

🌾 Bisalpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Early cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops benefit from cooler September soil.
  • Early transplanting avoids peak winter stress.
    
• Advantage: Timely planting leads to better quality and yield in Pilibhit.
  

🌾 Lalaurikhera Block

• Sow now: Spinach, mustard, fenugreek
• Prepare nurseries: Tomato, chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Green leafy vegetables have high local demand.
  • Well-prepared nurseries ensure healthy seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Consistent income from greens, strong vegetable crop start in Pilibhit.
  

🌾 Marauri Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, spinach
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach grow quickly, providing early income.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures proper growth.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and healthy crop establishment in Pilibhit.
  

🌾 Puranpur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, coriander, mustard greens
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and coriander provides extra income.
  • Chili Nursery will be ready by November
    
• Advantage: Extra income during off season in Pilibhit
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm, leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves promptly.
  
• 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, or as per soil moisture. Adjust if there are late monsoon showers.
  
• Ensure good drainage in nurseries to prevent waterlogging; ideal for early Rabi crops.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds, tomato, and brinjal where possible to save water.
  

Conclusion

September in Pilibhit 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.