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

Are you a farmer from Pratapgarh, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Aspur Devsara, Baba Belkharnath Dham, Babaganj, Bela Pratapgarh, Bihar, Gaura, Kunda, Lakshmanpur, Lalganj Ajhara, Mandhata, Mangraura, Patti, Pratappur Kamaiicha, Rampur Sangramgarh, Sandwa Chandika, Sangipur, Shivgarh, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, leaving good moisture in the soil, which is ideal for preparing fields for the upcoming Rabi sowing. 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 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: Rice, maize, sugarcane, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Pratapgarh 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, Pratapgarh farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Pratapgarh

🌾 Aspur Devsara Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Seedbeds: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • September's warmth encourages quick germination for summer vegetables.
  • Seedbeds will have seedlings ready for transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Staggered planting ensures continuous harvest & income.
  

🌾 Baba Belkharnath Dham Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Direct Sowing: Radish, Carrot
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and Cowpea are short-duration crops ideal for filling gaps.
  • Direct sowing of root vegetables avoids transplant shock & ensures good yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and minimizes transplanting efforts.
  

🌾 Babaganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens offer income boost between major crop cycles.
  • Early transplanting of cole crops can fetch better prices in November.
    
• Advantage: Maximize land use with short duration crops and early harvests.
  

🌾 Bela Pratapgarh Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bitter Gourd
• Prepare Seedbeds: Eggplant, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucurbits thrive in September's moisture and temperature.
  • Seedbeds for Eggplant and Capsicum should be prepared well in advance of transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on cucurbit demand and get a head start on winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Bihar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Chili Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • September is ideal for Cucurbit growth due to favorable weather.
  • Transplant Chili seedlings to take advantage of growing season.
    
• Advantage: Good market demand for September grown cucurbits and chilis.
  

🌾 Gaura Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops can be directly sown, saving transplant time.
  • Well-prepared seedbeds are crucial for winter vegetable seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Short duration root crops and early preparation for winter crops.
  

🌾 Kunda Block

• Sow now: Green Amaranth, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Early Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick returns.
  • Early transplanted vegetables can bring a price advantage in the market.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income and potential for higher profits.
  

🌾 Lakshmanpur Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Good sunlight promotes healthy growth of gourds.
  • Preparing seedbeds now sets the stage for thriving winter crops.
    
• Advantage: Good gourd yields followed by strong winter crop start.
  

🌾 Lalganj Ajhara Block

• Sow now: Cluster Bean, Cowpea
• Direct Sowing: Carrot, Beetroot
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil health and provide quick yields.
  • Direct sowing avoids transplant shock in root vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and efficient root crop establishment.
  

🌾 Mandhata Block

• Sow now: Okra, Ridge Gourd
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • September is suitable for sowing Okra and Ridge Gourd.
  • Transplanting chili will take advantage of the growing season.
    
• Advantage: Opportunity for high yields in current market conditions.
  

🌾 Mangraura Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing crops provide early returns.
  • Brinjal benefits from early transplant for better yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick income stream and successful Brinjal cultivation.
  

🌾 Patti Block

• Sow now: Amaranth, Fenugreek
• Prepare Seedbeds: Broccoli, Peas
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens are an easy source of revenue.
  • Well-prepared seedbeds are key for successful broccoli and pea crops.
    
• Advantage: Reliable income and successful establishment of winter veggies.
  

🌾 Pratappur Kamaiicha Block

• Sow now: Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Direct Sowing: Turnip, Carrot
• How & Why:
  
  • September still offers favorable conditions for sowing gourds.
  • Direct sowing eliminates the risk of transplant shock for root crops.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on the gourd-growing season and minimize transplanting.
  

🌾 Rampur Sangramgarh Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Legumes improve soil quality and give quick yields.
  • Transplanted tomatoes and chilies can establish well.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and higher yields for the season.
  

🌾 Sandwa Chandika Block

• Sow now: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd
• Prepare Seedbeds: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Good pumpkin and bottle gourd yields during this period.
  • Early seedbed prep allows the cole crops to establish.
    
• Advantage: High yield potential and successful establishment of winter crops.
  

🌾 Sangipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cucumber
• Transplant: Eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Favorable conditions for sowing cucumber and okra.
  • Transplanting eggplant can lead to productive yields.
    
• Advantage: Higher production with current market benefits.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Direct Sowing: Radish, Turnip
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing crops offer quick cash between other crops.
  • Direct sowing helps in good root establishment for root crops.
    
• Advantage: Early returns and strong crop establishment.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially after rains. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to stop spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects. Keep fields clean of weeds and crop residues.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays. Prioritize organic options where possible.
  
  

Irrigation

• Check soil moisture daily, especially after monsoon showers. Irrigate lightly if soil feels dry.
  
• Crucially ensure good drainage in fields and nurseries to avoid waterlogging and root diseases.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato to save water and reduce leaf wetness.
  

Conclusion

September in Pratapgarh 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.