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

Are you a farmer from Shravasti, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Bhinga, Hariharpur Rani, Ikauna, Jamunaha, Sirsiya, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, 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. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, making it the right time to prepare for Rabi sowings while using the remaining soil moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shravasti 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: Paddy, sugarcane, maize, okra, and turmeric are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, brinjal, and chilli 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: Urad bean and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Shravasti 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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhinga Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Coriander
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • September is ideal due to retreating monsoons and moderate temperatures.
  • Quick returns from spinach & coriander fill income gaps.
    
  • Early chili & brinjal ensure harvest before winter frost.
    
• Advantage: Maximizes land use and income before winter sets in.
  

🌾 Hariharpur Rani Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare nursery for: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables thrive in well-drained soil after monsoon.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Healthy root vegetable yield + early brassica crop.
  

🌾 Ikauna Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Okra (Bhindi)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus & Okra provide fast yield in residual monsoon moisture.
  • Early tomato transplanting captures premium market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and high-value tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Jamunaha Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare fields for: Potato planting in late September.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard & Methi are short-duration crops fitting before potato.
  • Field preparation ensures timely potato planting.
    
• Advantage: Double cropping boosts overall income.
  

🌾 Sirsiya Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fast-growing crops provide early income opportunities.
  • Brinjal and chili transplanting takes advantage of receding monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income stream from multiple crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

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

• Monitor soil moisture closely; irrigate when top 1-2 inches feel dry.
  
• During dry spells, provide light irrigation every 5-7 days, adjusting to soil type.
  
• Ensure proper drainage, especially after rains, to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  

Conclusion

September in Shravasti is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting remaining monsoon vegetables and prepare fields for winter crops.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy vegetables like Spinach, Coriander, and Radish for early income.
  
• Transplant winter vegetable seedlings such as Tomato, Brinjal, Cauliflower, and Cabbage.
  
• Begin sowing early varieties of Peas towards month-end to secure higher market prices.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and manage irrigation as monsoon withdraws.
  
  

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.