Vegetables to grow in november in Pratapgarh up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Pratapgarh, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Aspur Devsara, Babaganj, Bihar, Dudhwara, Gaura, Kalyanpur, Kunda, Lakshmanpur, Lalganj, Mangraura, Patti, Pratapgarh, Rampur, Sandwa Chandika, Shivgarh, Sangipur, Sangramgarh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Onion, Tomato, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the monsoon has ended, so manage soil moisture carefully and prepare for winter irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pratapgarh district for the month of November. 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 November according to your area.

What fields typically look like early november

  • Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  • Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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: Urad and mustard continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (November)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Chickpea, Mustard, Lentil, Barley, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are important Rabi crops for Pratapgarh farmers.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion nursery can be prepared in November for transplanting in January.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery raising helps in healthy seedling development.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Late cauliflower and cabbage seedlings can be transplanted.
✅ Benefit – This allows farmers to get a better price in the market.

Vegetable crops:
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander can be sown directly.
✅ Benefit – These provide quick returns and improve soil health.

Potato planting:
Farmers should start planting potato with proper seed treatment.
✅ Benefit – Early planting leads to better yield and reduces pest/disease incidence.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and appropriate crops in November, farmers in Pratapgarh can increase their income.

Let’s Start in November – Crop + Method + Advantage

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Pratapgarh Farmers

Mustard

Direct sowing; rows 30-45 cm apart; thin to 10-15 cm

Good oilseed option; reliable yield in Pratapgarh

Potato

Plant seed potatoes 20-25 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart

Staple crop; high demand in local markets

Wheat (early variety)

Drill sowing; rows 20 cm apart

Early harvest avoids heat stress; suitable for Pratapgarh

Chickpea (Gram)

Direct sowing; 30-45 cm row spacing; 10 cm plant spacing

Good source of protein; drought-tolerant for Pratapgarh conditions

Lentil (Masoor)

Direct sowing; broadcast or line sowing 25 cm apart

Short duration crop; improves soil fertility

Pea

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 5-7 cm plant spacing

Nitrogen fixing crop, good market price

Sugarcane (Ratoon)

Manage ratoon crop; apply fertilizers and irrigate

Cost-effective; utilizes existing root system in Pratapgarh

Radish

Direct sowing; rows 30 cm apart; thin to 5-8 cm

Fast growing and easy to sell in market

Garlic

Plant cloves 10-15 cm apart in rows 15-20 cm apart

High value spice crop; good returns in Pratapgarh markets

Onion

Raise nursery; transplant seedlings at 15 x 10 cm

Important vegetable crop; steady income for farmers

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Laxmanpur

Radish, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)

Cauliflower, Tomato, Chilli

Aphids on Mustard, Early Blight on Tomato

Light irrigation, avoid waterlogging

Sadar

Coriander, Mustard, Carrot

Brinjal, Cabbage, Tomato

Diamondback Moth on Cabbage, Fruit Borer on Brinjal

Check soil moisture, irrigate as needed

Baba Belkharnath Dham

Pea, Spinach, Radish

Tomato, Chilli

Powdery Mildew on Pea, Thrips on Chilli

Drip irrigation for efficient water use

Patti

Fenugreek, Coriander, Turnip

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Cabbage Butterfly, Aphids on Cauliflower

Irrigate early morning to prevent fungal diseases

Sangipur

Mustard, Pea

Tomato, Brinjal

Whitefly on Brinjal, Leaf Miner on Pea

Avoid over-irrigation; well-drained soil is key

Bihar

Spinach, Radish, Carrot

Cauliflower, Tomato

Diamondback Moth on Cauliflower, Early Blight on Tomato

Regular irrigation is crucial; monitor soil moisture

Mangraura

Coriander, Fenugreek

Brinjal, Cabbage

Fruit Borer on Brinjal, Cabbage Aphids

Mulch to conserve moisture; irrigate accordingly

Kunda

Pea, Mustard

Tomato

Tomato Fruit Borer, Powdery Mildew

Use drip irrigation; monitor soil moisture

Manikpur

Radish, Turnip, Spinach

Brinjal, Cabbage

Shoot and Fruit Borer in Brinjal

Check soil moisture and irrigate when dry

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aspur Devsara Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
  • Transplant: Chili, Brinjal.
  • How & Why:
    • Radish & Turnip are short duration crops providing quick returns.
    • Chili and Brinjal transplants can establish well before winter's peak.
  • Advantage: Diversified income and optimal use of land in November.

🌾 Babaganj Block

  • Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag).
  • Transplant: Cabbage, Early Cauliflower.
  • How & Why:
    • Methi and Sarson ka Saag are fast-growing and suitable for November sowing.
    • Early Cabbage and Cauliflower transplanting can avoid frost damage later.
  • Advantage: Quick leafy vegetables and early cash crops before winter sets in.

🌾 Bihar Block

  • Sow now: Peas, Garlic.
  • Transplant: Tomato (early varieties).
  • How & Why:
    • Peas and Garlic are well-suited for sowing in November's cooler temperatures.
    • Early Tomato transplanting can yield a good harvest before severe cold.
  • Advantage: Legumes and cash crops to maximize profits in Pratapgarh.

🌾 Dudhwara Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, Coriander.
  • Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch).
  • How & Why:
    • Spinach and Coriander can be quickly harvested for local markets.
    • Capsicum transplants benefit from the moderate November climate.
  • Advantage: Fast-growing greens and a high-value crop like Capsicum.

🌾 Gaura Block

  • Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot.
  • Transplant: Brinjal.
  • How & Why:
    • Root vegetables like carrot and beetroot establish well in November.
    • Brinjal benefits from transplanting now to extend the harvest period.
  • Advantage: Nutritious root crops and a stable vegetable source.

🌾 Kalyanpur Block

  • Sow now: Onion (seedlings), Fenugreek.
  • Transplant: Cauliflower.
  • How & Why:
    • Onion seedlings and fenugreek can get a head start before winter.
    • Cauliflower thrives with transplanting in November's milder weather.
  • Advantage: Early onion crop and timely cauliflower production.

🌾 Kunda Block

  • Sow now: Garlic, Mustard.
  • Transplant: Tomato.
  • How & Why:
    • Garlic and mustard are suitable for November sowing in Kunda.
    • Tomato plants can be transplanted to avoid later frost risks.
  • Advantage: Oilseed and spice crops, along with early tomato harvest.

🌾 Lakshmanpur Block

  • Sow now: Peas, Radish.
  • Transplant: Cabbage.
  • How & Why:
    • Peas fix nitrogen in the soil, while radish is a quick crop.
    • Cabbage can establish a strong root system before December.
  • Advantage: Soil health improvement and early cabbage production.

🌾 Lalganj Block

  • Sow now: Coriander, Spinach.
  • Transplant: Chili.
  • How & Why:
    • Coriander and Spinach are short-duration crops for quick income.
    • Chili transplants will get established before colder weather arrives.
  • Advantage: Fast cash flow and a valuable spice crop.

🌾 Mangraura Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi).
  • Transplant: Brinjal (Eggplant).
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard is an oilseed crop well-suited for November sowing.
    • Methi is fast-growing and can provide early returns.
    • Brinjal benefits from transplanting in the moderate climate of November.
  • Advantage: Diversified income with oilseeds, greens, and a vegetable crop.

🌾 Patti Block

  • Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana).
  • Transplant: Tomato.
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and Chickpea are pulse crops that improve soil fertility.
    • Transplanting tomato in November allows for an early harvest next season.
  • Advantage: Soil health improvement and early tomato crop.

🌾 Pratapgarh Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Spinach.
  • Transplant: Cauliflower.
  • How & Why:
    • Radish and Spinach give quick returns.
    • Early cauliflower fetches better prices.
  • Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.

🌾 Rampur Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Potato.
  • Transplant: Tomato.
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard gives oilseeds + green manure.
    • Early tomato transplant fetches better prices.
  • Advantage: Quick oilseed yield and extra income.

🌾 Sandwa Chandika Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot.
  • Transplant: Cabbage.
  • How & Why:
    • Radish and Carrot can grow at same time.
    • Cabbage grows in winter.
  • Advantage: High production + extra income.

🌾 Shivgarh Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek.
  • Transplant: Tomato.
  • How & Why:
    • Spinach and fenugreek gives more greens.
    • Early tomato gives more price.
  • Advantage: High production + extra income.

🌾 Sangipur Block

  • Sow now: Carrot, Potato.
  • Transplant: Early cauliflower.
  • How & Why:
    • Carrot gives lots of vitamins.
    • Early cauliflower gives more price.
  • Advantage: Healthy production + extra income.

🌾 Sangramgarh Block

  • Sow now: Pea, Garlic.
  • Transplant: Tomato.
  • How & Why:
    • Pea is good for soil.
    • Early tomato gives more price.
  • Advantage: Healthy production + extra income.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

  • Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  • Pea/Potato: Powdery mildew (pea), Early blight (potato)
  • Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Shoot borer (Brinjal), Whitefly
  • Leafy greens (Spinach, Fenugreek), Root crops: Aphids, Cutworm

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).
  • Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and maintain soil temperature.
  • Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for crops like Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, and Cauliflower where possible.

Conclusion

November in Pratapgarh is all about setting up for a strong winter harvest:

  • Finish main sowing of Potato and Pea crops.
  • Complete transplanting of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato, and Brinjal seedlings.
  • Continue direct sowing of winter leafy greens like Spinach, Fenugreek, and Coriander for regular income.
  • Plant Garlic and Onion sets for good market returns.
  • Maintain consistent irrigation for young crops and proactively manage winter pests and diseases.

By completing essential sowings, ensuring timely transplanting, and providing proactive plant care, you’ll secure a strong, steady, and profitable winter season.

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