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

Are you a farmer from Shamli, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Jhinjhana, Kairana, Kandhla, Shamli, Thana Bhawan, Unn, 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. This is the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, leaving good moisture in the soil for sowing early Rabi crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shamli 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 being harvested, and paddy is ripening in the fields. Okra and brinjal are yielding well.
  Maize is ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised. Onion nurseries are prepared for the rabi season.
  Brinjal seedlings are also being prepared.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak) and fenugreek (methi) sowing is underway. Amaranth (chaulai) is being sown for a quick harvest.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) is growing well in unirrigated areas. Groundnut continues in sandy loam soils.
  
  

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Jhinjhana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Coriander
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are suitable for the September climate in Shamli.
  • Transplanting now allows for harvesting before the peak winter.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income, staggered harvests.
  

🌾 Kairana Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables thrive in the cooler September soil.
  • Early transplanting of cole crops ensures good head formation.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on early market demand.
  

🌾 Kandhla Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens, Amaranth
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens provide a quick return.
  • Transplanting tomatoes and capsicum now avoids frost damage later.
    
• Advantage: Short-duration crops for quick profit.
  

🌾 Shamli Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander, Radish
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and coriander provide quick income in 30-40 days.
  • Early transplanting of brinjal and chili allows for early fruiting and higher prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick return and early market access.
  

🌾 Thana Bhawan Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops are well-suited to the sandy loam soils of Thana Bhawan.
  • Transplanting cole crops now gives them a head start before winter.
    
• Advantage: Utilize soil potential for high yields.
  

🌾 Unn Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Capsicum, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens offer a fast turnaround.
  • Transplanting capsicum and tomato allows for a longer growing season.
    
• Advantage: Maximize land use with quick and long-duration crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves. Also, diseased leaves.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Ensure good air circulation to reduce fungal diseases.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 5-7 days or as per soil moisture (adjust based on rainfall).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially after rains; ensure good 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

September in Shamli 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.