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

Are you a farmer from Sultanpur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Akhand Nagar, Baldirai, Bhadaiya, Bhanpur, Dhanpatganj, Dostpur, Dube Pur, Jaisinghpur, Kadipur, Kurebhar, Kurwar, Lambhua, Parshrepur, Payagipur, 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, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, making it crucial to manage soil moisture for harvesting and preparing fields for the upcoming Rabi sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sultanpur 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: Okra, maize, pigeon pea, and early paddy 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 (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September) - Sultanpur

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 in Sultanpur can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akhand Nagar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato & cauliflower transplant fetches better Oct-Nov prices in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income for Sultanpur farmers.
  

🌾 Baldirai Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, amaranth
• Transplant: Brinjal, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & beans provide income within 45-60 days.
  • Early brinjal & cabbage transplant leads to higher market prices in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income streams for Sultanpur farmers.
  

🌾 Bhadaiya Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds provide a steady income source.
  • Early tomato varieties mature quickly for early market access in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: Consistent income from gourds, early tomato yield.
  

🌾 Bhanpur Block

• Sow now: Carrot, turnip, beetroot
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables fetch good prices during festive season.
  • Cauliflower & cabbage can be harvested before winter in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: High demand for root vegetables, timely cabbage & cauliflower harvest.
  

🌾 Dhanpatganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek
• Transplant: Chili, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick returns.
  • Chili & tomato provide good income in Sultanpur markets.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from leafy vegetables, good chili & tomato yield.
  

🌾 Dostpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables are in demand in Sultanpur.
  • Brinjal & cauliflower can withstand weather conditions.
    
• Advantage: Root vegetable demand, hardy crops.
  

🌾 Dube Pur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber
• Transplant: Cabbage, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops grow well in Dube Pur’s soil.
  • Transplanting ensures timely harvest in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: Suitable soil, timely harvest.
  

🌾 Jaisinghpur Block

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

🌾 Kadipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, amaranth
• Transplant: Brinjal, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra & beans provide income within 45-60 days.
  • Early brinjal & cabbage transplant leads to higher market prices in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income streams for Kadipur farmers in Sultanpur.
  

🌾 Kurebhar Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds provide a steady income source in Kurebhar.
  • Early tomato varieties mature quickly for early market access in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: Consistent income from gourds, early tomato yield in Sultanpur.
  

🌾 Kurwar Block

• Sow now: Carrot, turnip, beetroot
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables fetch good prices during festive season in Kurwar.
  • Cauliflower & cabbage can be harvested before winter in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: High demand for root vegetables, timely cabbage & cauliflower harvest in Sultanpur.
  

🌾 Lambhua Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek
• Transplant: Chili, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables provide quick returns in Lambhua.
  • Chili & tomato provide good income in Sultanpur markets.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from leafy vegetables, good chili & tomato yield in Sultanpur.
  

🌾 Parshrepur Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables are in demand in Sultanpur.
  • Brinjal & cauliflower can withstand weather conditions in Parshrepur.
    
• Advantage: Root vegetable demand, hardy crops in Sultanpur.
  

🌾 Payagipur Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber
• Transplant: Cabbage, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops grow well in Payagipur’s soil in Sultanpur.
  • Transplanting ensures timely harvest in Sultanpur.
    
• Advantage: Suitable soil, timely harvest in Payagipur, Sultanpur.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Cutworms
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer (Brinjal), Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips carefully.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/shoots to stop spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit fly and borers. Keep fields clean of weeds, as they host pests.
  
• For fungal diseases (mildews), improve air circulation. Use recommended fungicides only when needed, rotating products.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Monitor soil moisture. Give light irrigation every 5-7 days if rainfall is less.
  
• Ensure good drainage, especially after monsoon rains, to avoid waterlogging and root rot.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and manage weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

September in Sultanpur is all about smart planning:

• Clear fields of remaining monsoon crops.
  
• Sow quick leafy vegetables like spinach, coriander, and radish for early cash.
  
• Transplant nursery crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, and chili at the right spacing.
  
• Plant early pea towards the month-end to grab higher market prices.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and manage irrigation carefully.
  
  

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.