Vegetables to grow in october in Sultanpur up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Sultanpur, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Akhandnagar, Baldirai, Bharkhare, Bhetua, Dhanpatganj, Dostpur, Dubepur, Gosaniganj, Jaisinghpur, Kudwar, Kurebhar, Lambhua, Musafirkhana, Pratappur Kamicha, Shukulbazar, Sultanpur, Warik Badshahi, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, Cowpea. 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. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the beginning of Rabi sowing, with post-monsoon soil moisture being ideal for planting new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sultanpur district for the month of October. 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 October according to your area.

What fields typically look like early october

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, maize, sugarcane, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Mustard, Gram, Lentil, Barley and Potato.
✅ Benefit – These are main Rabi crops of Sultanpur district.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Onion and Tomato. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant Cabbage and Cauliflower seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Vegetable Crops (if irrigation available):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek and Coriander.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in October, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akhandnagar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are well-suited for the October climate in Sultanpur.
  • Early planting ensures better yield and market price.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income + optimal resource utilization.
  

🌾 Baldirai Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide early income.
  • Tomato and cauliflower benefit from cooler October temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and healthy crop growth.
  

🌾 Bharkhare Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens provide quick yield and nutrition.
  • Cabbage and chili thrive in the mild October weather.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market demand.
  

🌾 Bhetua Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and methi provide fast returns.
  • Brinjal and tomato seedlings benefit from early transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and enhanced vegetable production.
  

🌾 Dhanpatganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip grow quickly and easily.
  • Cauliflower and cabbage will mature well in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Reliable yield and staggered harvest.
  

🌾 Dostpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens (Sarson)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy greens offer quick and profitable returns.
  • Transplanting ensures healthy tomato and chili plants.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income and healthy crops.
  

🌾 Dubepur Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Radish
• Transplant: Brinjal, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and radish are quick-growing and easy to sell.
  • Brinjal and cauliflower thrive with early transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Fast turnover and reliable yields.
  

🌾 Gosaniganj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi provides a quick, nutritious crop.
  • Cabbage and tomato grow well with cooler temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Diverse production and optimal growth conditions.
  

🌾 Jaisinghpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Sarson provides quick greens and nutrition.
  • Chili and brinjal seedlings establish well when transplanted early.
    
• Advantage: Early income and improved yields.
  

🌾 Kudwar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Coriander
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and coriander are fast-growing and in demand.
  • Cauliflower and tomato benefit from cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick profit and healthy vegetable production.
  

🌾 Kurebhar Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and methi offer a quick yield and good market price.
  • Cabbage and brinjal thrive in the October climate.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and robust crop growth.
  

🌾 Lambhua Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and radish give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Musafirkhana Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Mustard Greens (Sarson)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and sarson provide quick harvests.
  • Brinjal and chili benefit from early planting for improved yields.
    
• Advantage: Continuous production and higher market value.
  

🌾 Pratappur Kamicha Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach provide a quick turnaround.
  • Cauliflower and cabbage benefit from October planting.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and optimal crop timing.
  

🌾 Shukulbazar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are fast-growing and easy to cultivate.
  • Tomato and brinjal establish well in cooler conditions.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and optimal vegetable growth.
  

🌾 Sultanpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Coriander
• Transplant: Chili, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Sarson and coriander provide quick yield.
  • Chili and cauliflower thrive in the mild October weather.
    
• Advantage: Early income and healthy crop growth.
  

🌾 Warik Badshahi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and methi offer a quick cash flow.
  • Cabbage and tomato benefit from transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Fast turnover and improved vegetable yields.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer
  
  

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

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure 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

October in Sultanpur is all about smart planning:

• Prepare fields well for upcoming winter vegetables.
  
• Transplant winter nursery crops like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Direct sow root crops: radish, carrot, turnip.
  
• Plant early potato varieties for good market prices.
  
• Sow early peas to catch the initial market demand.
  
• Watch out for pests and manage water carefully.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely planting of winter vegetables, smart choice of early crops like potato and peas, and continuous field preparation—you’ll set yourself up for a strong, steady, and profitable winter harvest.