Vegetables to grow in november in Saharanpur up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide
Are you a farmer from Saharanpur, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Badgaon, Behat, Deoband, Gangoh, Muzaffarabad, Nagal, Nakur, Nanauta, Punwarka, Rampur Maniharan, Sadholi Qadeem, Sarsawa, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Radish, Carrot, Sugarcane. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Onion, Late Cabbage.
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 This is the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the monsoon has withdrawn, and good soil moisture or timely irrigation is key for crop establishment. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.
We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Saharanpur 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, okra, and tomato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
- Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and chili 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: Mustard and potato continue in suitable areas.
👉 Overall, in early november, fields in Saharanpur 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):
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 November, 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 November, farmers can increase their income.
Let’s Start in November – Crop + Method + Advantage
Crop |
How to Plant (Method & Spacing) |
Advantage for Farmers |
Mustard (Sarson) |
Direct sowing in rows 30-45 cm apart |
Good oilseed option; stable market price in Saharanpur |
Wheat (Gehun) |
Sow in rows 20-22 cm apart using recommended seed rate |
Staple crop; assured government procurement in Saharanpur |
Potato (Aloo) |
Plant seed potatoes at 60 x 20 cm spacing |
High demand in winter; good returns in Saharanpur markets |
Sugarcane (Ganna) - Ratoon Management |
Stubble shaving and fertilizer application |
Cost-effective; early yield in next season in Saharanpur |
Gram (Chana) |
Sow in rows 30-45 cm apart |
Pulses are in demand; good market price in Saharanpur |
Pea (Matar) |
Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 10 cm plant spacing |
Good returns from local markets of Saharanpur |
Lentil (Masoor) |
Sow in rows 25-30 cm apart |
Short duration pulse crop suitable for Saharanpur |
Barley (Jau) |
Sow in rows 22-25 cm apart |
Suitable for marginal lands; fodder and grain in Saharanpur |
Radish (Mooli) |
Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants |
Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Saharanpur |
Carrot (Gajar) |
Direct sowing on a fine, crumbly seedbed; 30 cm rows |
Good price in Dec-Jan markets of Saharanpur |
Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)
Block |
Sow Now |
Transplant |
Pest Watch |
Irrigation Tip |
Sarsawa |
Pea, Spinach, Fenugreek |
Tomato, Chili |
Aphids on Mustard |
Irrigate every 8-10 days |
Naggal |
Radish, Carrot, Turnip |
Cauliflower, Cabbage |
Diamondback Moth on Cabbage |
Light irrigation; avoid waterlogging |
पुवांरका |
Coriander, Methi |
Brinjal |
Early Blight on Tomato |
Drip irrigation for water efficiency |
नानौता |
Spinach, Radish |
Tomato, Chili |
Fruit Borer on Tomato |
Mulch to conserve moisture |
देवबंद |
Leafy Greens, Pea |
Cabbage, Cauliflower |
Cutworms in nurseries |
Sprinkler irrigation; avoid overwatering |
रामपुर मनिहारान |
Fenugreek, Coriander |
Brinjal, Tomato |
Whitefly on Okra |
Light irrigation, improve drainage |
सढ़ौली कदीम |
Spinach, Coriander |
Tomato, Brinjal |
Aphids on Greens |
Shallow irrigation; avoid waterlogging |
सरसावा |
Carrot, Turnip, Radish |
Tomato |
Powdery Mildew, Fruit Fly |
Organic mulch; weekly irrigation |
गागलहेड़ी |
Fenugreek, Radish, Coriander |
Brinjal, Cabbage |
Shoot Borer on Brinjal |
Irrigate nurseries every 4-5 days |
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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)
🌾 Badgaon Block
- Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
- Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
- How & Why:
- Radish & Carrot mature quickly, providing early income.
- Chili and Brinjal transplanting ensures timely harvest.
- Advantage: Quick returns with winter vegetables and timely planting of main crops in Saharanpur.
🌾 Behat Block
- Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
- Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
- How & Why:
- Spinach and Methi provide a fast turnaround for income generation.
- Early Tomato and Cauliflower transplanting takes advantage of better market prices in Saharanpur.
- Advantage: Early cash flow and improved yields for key vegetables in Saharanpur.
🌾 Deoband Block
- Sow now: Pea, Mustard Greens
- Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
- How & Why:
- Pea and Mustard Greens offer quick returns before the onset of severe winter.
- Cabbage and Broccoli require cooler temperatures for optimal growth in Saharanpur.
- Advantage: Suitable crops for the cooler climate, ensuring good yields and income in Saharanpur.
🌾 Gangoh Block
- Sow now: Radish, Carrot
- Transplant: Tomato, Chili
- How & Why:
- Radish and Carrot are fast-growing, providing early income for farmers in Saharanpur.
- Tomato and Chili transplants benefit from the residual warmth of the soil.
- Advantage: Dual income stream with fast-growing and high-value crops in Saharanpur.
🌾 Muzaffarabad Block
- Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
- Transplant: Cauliflower, Brinjal
- How & Why:
- Spinach and Coriander are quick-growing greens that provide a fast income in Saharanpur.
- Cauliflower and Brinjal transplants should be timed to mature before heavy frost.
- Advantage: Balanced cropping system that maximizes income potential in Saharanpur.
🌾 Nagal Block
- Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Mustard Greens
- Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato
- How & Why:
- Methi and Mustard Greens are excellent for quick winter income in Saharanpur.
- Cabbage and Tomato transplants establish well in the cooler November weather.
- Advantage: Efficient use of land and resources with quick and valuable crops in Saharanpur.
🌾 Nakur Block
- Sow now: Radish, Turnip
- Transplant: Broccoli, Chili
- How & Why:
- Radish and Turnip are fast-maturing root crops suitable for November sowing in Saharanpur.
- Broccoli and Chili transplants require protection from frost in later stages.
- Advantage: Diversified cropping system with both quick and long-term income opportunities in Saharanpur.
🌾 Nanauta Block
- Sow now: Pea, Coriander
- Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
- How & Why:
- Pea and Coriander provide quick returns and improve soil health in Saharanpur.
- Cabbage and Cauliflower transplants are ideal for the cool climate in November.
- Advantage: Sustainable and profitable farming practices in Saharanpur.
🌾 Punwarka Block
- Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens
- Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
- How & Why:
- Spinach and Mustard Greens offer fast cash and improve soil fertility in Saharanpur.
- Tomato and Brinjal transplants take advantage of the relatively mild November weather.
- Advantage: Early harvest and income with improved soil health in Saharanpur.
🌾 Rampur Maniharan Block
- Sow now: Radish, Fenugreek (Methi)
- Transplant: Chili, Cabbage
- How & Why:
- Radish and Methi are quick-growing crops suitable for November sowing in Saharanpur.
- Chili and Cabbage transplants establish well before the onset of severe winter.
- Advantage: Short-term income with long-term crop planning in Saharanpur.
🌾 Sadholi Qadeem Block
- Sow now: Pea, Turnip
- Transplant: Cauliflower, Broccoli
- How & Why:
- Pea and Turnip are suitable for the cooler November temperatures in Saharanpur.
- Cauliflower and Broccoli transplants need adequate spacing for optimal growth.
- Advantage: Maximized land use with suitable crop selection in Saharanpur.
🌾 Sarsawa Block
- Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
- Transplant: Tomato, Cabbage
- How & Why:
- Spinach and Coriander are quick-maturing and provide early income for farmers in Saharanpur.
- Tomato and Cabbage transplants benefit from the mild November climate.
- Advantage: Efficient crop rotation and income generation in Saharanpur.
Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
Key pests to watch
- Cruciferous crops (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Diamondback moth, Aphids
- Pea: Pod borer, Aphids
- Potato: Early blight, Late blight, Aphids
- Leafy greens (Spinach, Fenugreek): Aphids, Leaf miners
- Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Leaf miner
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
- Irrigate sparingly, every 10-15 days or when soil feels dry to touch. Cooler weather means less water needed.
- Water in the morning to allow plants to dry before evening, reducing fungal disease risk and avoiding frost damage.
- Avoid waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas, to prevent root diseases.
- Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to keep soil warm and conserve moisture.
Conclusion
November in Saharanpur is all about smart planning:
- Complete planting of main winter crops like late cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli.
- Direct sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for continuous harvest.
- Plant potato, garlic, and onion sets for maximum yield potential.
- Provide proper irrigation for growing peas and early potato, avoiding waterlogging.
- Watch for early frost, protect young plants, and manage common winter pests.
If you follow these steps—focusing on timely planting of main winter crops, proper crop care, and pest/frost management—you’ll ensure a bountiful and profitable winter harvest.