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

Are you a farmer from Pratapgarh, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Aspur Devsara, Babaganj, Bihar, Gaura, Kalanakankar, Kunda, Lakshamanpur, Lalganj, Mandhata, Mangraura, Patti, Pratappur, Rampur Khas, Sadar, Sandwa Chandrika, Sangipur, Shivgarh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Chilli. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Onion, Chilli, Brinjal.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif harvest and the beginning of Rabi sowing as the monsoon has withdrawn, leaving good soil moisture for land preparation. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pratapgarh 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: Rice, maize, sugarcane, and pigeonpea 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) for Pratapgarh Farmers

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Radish, carrot, turnip, spinach, fenugreek, coriander, and mustard.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic. Also, continue preparing nurseries for late-season tomato, brinjal, and chili for transplanting in November.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant cauliflower and cabbage seedlings from nurseries to the main field. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to a robust crop and higher yields.

Potato Planting:
Start planting early potato varieties. Ensure well-drained soil and proper spacing.
✅ Benefit – Early planting leads to an early harvest, fetching better market prices.

Mustard Sowing:
Begin sowing mustard seeds. Select high-yielding varieties suitable for Pratapgarh-up climate.
✅ Benefit – Mustard is a profitable oilseed crop with good market demand.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aspur Devsara Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), radish, carrot.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili.
• How & Why:
• These crops are suitable for the October climate in Pratapgarh.
• Early sowing/transplanting can help avoid potential frost damage later in the season.

Advantage: Diversified income, better prices for early produce.

🌾 Babaganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, turnip, coriander, mustard greens (sarson ka saag).
• Transplant: Cauliflower, eggplant (brinjal).
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip grow quickly, providing early harvest.
  • Cauliflower and eggplant benefit from the cooler October temperatures.
• Advantage: Staggered harvest, soil health improvement.
  

🌾 Bihar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops to fill gaps between kharif and rabi seasons.
  • Tomato and Cabbage are suitable crops for October planting.
• Advantage: Quick income generation, efficient land use.
  

🌾 Gaura Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania), Mustard.
• Transplant: Chili, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Dhania mature quickly; Mustard provides a good oilseed option.
  • Chili and Cauliflower benefit from the cooler weather.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment, income diversification.
  

🌾 Kalanakankar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops like radish and carrot thrive in well-drained soil.
  • Cabbage and Tomato benefit from transplanting in October.
• Advantage: Increased yield, efficient water use.
  

🌾 Kunda Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek, Pea.
• Transplant: Eggplant, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Fenugreek are short duration crops; Pea provides nitrogen fixation.
  • Eggplant and Capsicum are suitable for October transplanting.
• Advantage: Improved soil fertility, multiple income streams.
  

🌾 Lakshamanpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek, Radish.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard is a good oilseed crop; Fenugreek improves soil health.
  • Cauliflower and Tomato are popular market vegetables.
• Advantage: Market demand, soil health.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Carrot, Radish.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Radish grow quickly; Carrot needs time to mature.
  • Cabbage and Chili benefit from October transplanting.
• Advantage: Quick return, market value.
  

🌾 Mandhata Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek, Pea.
• Transplant: Eggplant, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Fenugreek provide early income; Pea fixes nitrogen.
  • Eggplant and Capsicum are profitable vegetable options.
• Advantage: Soil health, financial benefits.
  

🌾 Mangraura Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip, Mustard Greens.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip offer quick harvests; Mustard Greens are nutritious.
  • Cauliflower and Tomato are market favorites.
• Advantage: Fast income, high market demand.
  

🌾 Patti Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Radish are fast-growing; Fenugreek improves soil.
  • Cabbage and Chili are suitable for October climate.
• Advantage: Early returns, soil improvement.
  

🌾 Pratappur Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek, Pea.
• Transplant: Eggplant, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Fenugreek are short duration crops, good for cash flow.
  • Eggplant and Capsicum thrive with October transplanting.
• Advantage: Quick income, profitable crop choices.
  

🌾 Rampur Khas Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip, Mustard Greens.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip grow quickly, providing early income.
  • Cauliflower and Tomato are common and profitable crops.
• Advantage: Fast returns, high market value.
  

🌾 Sadar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Carrot, Radish.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Radish are fast-growing; Carrot needs time to develop.
  • Cabbage and Chili flourish with October transplanting.
• Advantage: Diverse income, good market value.
  

🌾 Sandwa Chandrika Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek, Radish.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard offers oilseed options; Fenugreek improves soil.
  • Cauliflower and Tomato have reliable market demand.
• Advantage: Soil health, reliable income.
  

🌾 Sangipur Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek, Pea.
• Transplant: Eggplant, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Fenugreek offer short-term income.
  • Eggplant and Capsicum are well-suited to October transplanting.
• Advantage: Dual income streams, profitable options.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip, Mustard Greens.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip provide quick returns; Mustard Greens are nutritious.
  • Cauliflower and Tomato have consistent market demand.
• Advantage: Early income, market reliability.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cauliflower/Cabbage: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas/Potato: Aphids, Early blight
  
• Leafy greens: 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 in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

October in Pratapgarh is about setting up for a profitable winter:

• Finish harvesting of Kharif crops like paddy and prepare fields for Rabi.
• Sow fast-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) and radish for quick market returns.
• Plant main season potatoes and transplant established seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, tomato, and brinjal.
• Sow early and mid-season varieties of peas to catch high market demand.
• Ensure good field preparation, monitor for emerging pests, and provide light, timely irrigation with proper drainage.

By focusing on timely sowing of quick-cash crops, proper planting of main season vegetables like potatoes and cole crops, and strategic pea cultivation, Pratapgarh farmers can ensure a strong and profitable start to the Rabi season.