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

Are you a farmer from Unnao, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Asoha, Bighapur, Bihpur, Ganj Muradabad, Hasanganj, Miyaganj, Nawabganj, Purwa, Safipur, Sikandarpur Karan, Sikandarpur Sirausi, Sumerpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pigeon Pea, Cucumber. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the beginning of the Rabi sowing period, with good soil moisture available after the monsoon for land preparation. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Unnao 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: Paddy, maize, sugarcane, and early cauliflower are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and early cabbage 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: Urd and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early october, fields in Unnao 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):
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 October, 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 October, farmers in Unnao can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Unnao, Uttar Pradesh (October)

🌾 Asoha Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach.
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal.
• Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Transplanting chili and brinjal now ensures a harvest before the heavy winter frost.
• Advantage: Diversified income streams and frost protection.

🌾 Bighapur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower.
• Why:
  
  • Mustard can be intercropped to maximize land use.
  • Transplanting tomato and cauliflower now means earlier, better market prices.
• Advantage: Efficient land use and higher returns.

🌾 Bihpur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic.
• Prepare: Fields for Pea sowing (late October).
• Why:
  
  • Potato and garlic benefit from the cooling temperatures.
  • Early prep for pea sowing maximizes yield potential.
• Advantage: Utilize the cold season for high-value crops.

🌾 Ganj Muradabad Block

• Sow now: Onion seedlings.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• Why:
  
  • Onion seedlings gain strength before winter sets in.
  • Cabbage needs time to mature before the peak of winter.
• Advantage: Staggered planting for continuous harvest.

🌾 Hasanganj Block

• Sow now: Coriander (Dhania), Radish.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• Why:
  
  • Coriander is a short-duration crop for quick returns.
  • Tomato transplanted now avoids peak frost impact.
• Advantage: Fast income and minimized frost damage.

🌾 Miyaganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Carrot.
• Transplant: Chili.
• Why:
  
  • Spinach provides a quick turnover.
  • Chili benefits from the remaining warmth in October for good fruit set.
• Advantage: Quicker cash flow and improved fruit production.

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard.
• Prepare: Seedbeds for winter vegetables.
• Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oilseed and green manure benefits.
  • Preparing seedbeds saves time when the weather turns colder.
• Advantage: Soil improvement and timely sowing.

🌾 Purwa Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach.
• Transplant: Cauliflower.
• Why:
  
  • Methi offers quick cash and soil health benefits.
  • Cauliflower needs to be transplanted early for good head formation.
• Advantage: Dual benefits of quick income and vegetable yield.

🌾 Safipur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Radish.
• Prepare: Land for Potato.
• Why:
  
  • Garlic benefits from early planting.
  • Preparing the land allows for timely potato sowing in late October/early November.
• Advantage: Timely operations for key winter crops.

🌾 Sikandarpur Karan Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• Why:
  
  • Carrot and Spinach mature before the peak of winter.
  • Transplanting brinjal extends its fruiting period.
• Advantage: Extended harvesting and diverse produce.

🌾 Sikandarpur Sirausi Block

• Sow now: Mustard.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• Why:
  
  • Mustard serves as a good cover crop.
  • Transplanted cabbage can mature before heavy frost.
• Advantage: Improved soil health and reduced frost risk.

🌾 Sumerpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Tomato.
• Why:
  
  • Radish and Methi provide quick income.
  • Early Tomato transplant benefits from warmer soil.
• Advantage: Quick cash and early tomato production.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Unnao in October

• Okra (if still cultivating): Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (for new plantings): Powdery mildew, Fruit fly, Red Pumpkin Beetle
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Radish): Aphids, Leaf miner, Cutworm
  
• 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/plants.
  
• 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 tips for Unnao in October

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days for young seedlings, 7–10 days for established crops (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries; 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 to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

October in Unnao is crucial for a successful winter season:

• Prepare fields thoroughly after monsoon crops for Rabi sowing.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, fenugreek, and coriander for early market cash.
  
• Timely transplant main winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Begin sowing peas (early and main varieties) to secure good market prices.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, and provide balanced irrigation.
  
  

If you manage your field activities wisely—quick greens for early cash, main winter crops for steady income, and timely peas for good returns—you'll ensure a strong and profitable Rabi season in Unnao.