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

Are you a farmer from Sambhal, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Asmoli, Bahjoi, Baniyather, Gunnaur, Jagat, Pawasa, Sambhal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. 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. With the monsoon ending, the Kharif season is closing, and soil moisture is ideal for preparing fields for the Rabi season. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sambhal 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 is ready for harvest, providing a good yield.
  • Standing/harvest crops: Paddy fields are lush green, nearing maturity.
  • Standing/harvest crops: Maize is being harvested, ensuring timely market access.
  • Standing/harvest crops: Okra continues to produce, fetching a good price.
  • Nursery beds: Tomato seedlings are being raised for the next season.
  • Nursery beds: Brinjal seedlings are prepared for planting.
  • Nursery beds: Chilli seedlings are nurtured for a spicy harvest.
  • Nursery beds: Cauliflower seedlings are getting ready for transplanting.
  • Fresh leafy crops: Spinach is sown for quick and nutritious greens.
  • Fresh leafy crops: Fenugreek (methi) sowing begins for winter consumption.
  • Fresh leafy crops: Amaranth (chaulai) seeds are sown for a colorful harvest.
  • Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal continues in rainfed areas.
  • Pulses/cash crops: Groundnut thrives in well-drained soils.

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

What to start now (September) - Sambhal

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Spinach (Palak)

Direct sowing; rows 20–25 cm apart; thin after 15 days

Quick harvest in 25–30 days; high local demand in Sambhal

Fenugreek (Methi)

Broadcast or line sowing; 25 cm row spacing

30-day harvest; sell as green now and seed later in Sambhal

Coriander (Dhania)

Sow soaked/half-crushed seed in rows 25 cm apart

Dual income: greens in ~25 days + dry seed in ~90 days in Sambhal

Radish

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants

Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Sambhal

Carrot/Turnip

Direct sowing on a fine, crumbly seedbed; 30 cm rows

Good price in Oct–Nov markets in Sambhal

Tomato (Nursery → Transplant)

Raise nursery; transplant at 45 × 60 cm

High-value crop; earlier transplant = better rates in Sambhal

Brinjal (Nursery → Transplant)

Nursery to field at 60 × 60 cm

4–5 months continuous picking/sales in Sambhal

Cauliflower/Cabbage (Nursery → Transplant)

Transplant at 45 × 45 cm

Winter demand is high; early crop = higher profit in Sambhal

Pea (early variety; late Sept)

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 10 cm plant spacing

Early market entry = premium price (often better than late-sown pea) in Sambhal

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Gunnaur

Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish

Cauliflower, Tomato

Diamondback Moth on Cabbage

Irrigate every 6-7 days

Asmoli

Coriander, Turnip, Carrot

Brinjal, Cabbage

Aphids on Mustard

Ensure Proper Drainage

Sambhal

Pea, Fenugreek

Tomato, Chilli

Early Blight on Tomato

Use Furrow Irrigation

Baniyather

Radish, Spinach

Chilli, Tomato

Fruit Borer on Tomato

Mulch to Save Water

Pawai

Leafy Greens, Early Pea

Brinjal, Cabbage

Cutworms in Nurseries

Avoid Overwatering

Rajpura

Spinach, Radish

Cauliflower, Tomato

Whitefly on Okra

Improve Drainage

Bahjoi

Coriander, Spinach

Brinjal, Tomato

Aphids on Greens

Avoid Waterlogging

Chandausi

Turnip, Spinach

Tomato

Fruit Fly

Weekly Irrigation

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Asmoli Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, carrot
  • Transplant: Chili, brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • September planting allows harvest before winter frost.
    • Chili and brinjal benefit from residual monsoon moisture.
  • Advantage: Staggered harvest, better market rates.

🌾 Bahjoi Block

  • Sow now: Radish, turnip, coriander
  • Prepare beds for: Potato
  • How & Why:
    • Radish and turnip are short duration crops.
    • Early potato planting avoids late blight.
  • Advantage: Quick returns, healthy potato crop.

🌾 Baniyather Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, mustard greens
  • Transplant: Early cauliflower, cabbage
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard greens provide fast green cover.
    • Early cole crops escape pest pressure.
  • Advantage: Disease-free crops, timely harvest.

🌾 Gunnaur Block

  • Sow now: Fenugreek, dill
  • Prepare nursery for: Tomato, chili
  • How & Why:
    • Fenugreek and dill improve soil health.
    • Nursery allows healthy seedling development.
  • Advantage: Strong seedlings, healthy soil.

🌾 Jagat Block

  • Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
  • Transplant: Tomato seedlings
  • How & Why:
    • Root crops thrive in cooler September soils.
    • Tomato transplanting ensures early yield.
  • Advantage: High yield of root crops, early market access for tomatoes.

🌾 Pawasa Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, coriander, mustard.
  • Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower.
  • How & Why:
    • Quick leafy vegetables generate income.
    • Early planting of cole crops leads to good size heads before peak winter.
  • Advantage: Early harvest, high market price

🌾 Sambhal Block

  • Sow now: Radish, fenugreek, coriander.
  • Prepare: Nursery for tomato, chili.
  • How & Why:
    • Quick-growing vegetables give fast return.
    • Nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for later transplant.
  • Advantage: Early income and healthy seedlings.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

  • Okra: Fruit borer, jassids
  • Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew
  • Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  • Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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

  • Monitor soil moisture; irrigate every 5-7 days if no rain.
  • Ensure good drainage, especially in nurseries, to avoid waterlogging.
  • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  • Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, particularly for long-duration crops.

Conclusion

September in Sambhal 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.

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