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

Are you a farmer from Varanasi, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Arajiline, Baragaon, Chiraigaon, Harahua, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Pindra, Rajatalab, Sewapuri, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter 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. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the beginning of the Rabi sowing season as the monsoon recedes, making soil moisture management and pre-sowing irrigation critical. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Varanasi 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, pigeon pea, and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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: Urad and sesame continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) - Varanasi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Barley, Wheat (late variety), and Potato.
✅ Benefit – These are important Rabi crops for Varanasi, providing food and income security.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic. Start preparing seedbeds for early cauliflower and cabbage varieties.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings and early crop establishment.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cauliflower and cabbage seedlings. Transplant onion seedlings in prepared fields.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting leads to better yield and higher market prices.

Vegetable crops (with irrigation):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander.
✅ Benefit – Quick-growing vegetables provide a continuous source of income.

Sugarcane (ratoon management):
Undertake ratooning of sugarcane after the harvest of the previous crop. Provide proper nutrition and irrigation for healthy regrowth.
✅ Benefit – Ratoon management helps in saving time and resources while ensuring a good sugarcane yield.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and crop management in October, farmers of Varanasi can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Varanasi

🌾 Arajiline Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander.
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops providing quick returns.
  • October is ideal for Chilli and Brinjal transplanting for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and optimal growing conditions.
  

🌾 Baragaon Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea can be intercropped for better land utilization.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower seedlings benefit from the cooler October weather after transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health and higher yields.
  

🌾 Chiraigaon Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require cooler temperatures for proper bulb development.
  • Transplanting Tomato in October avoids early pest infestations.
    
• Advantage: High market demand and disease-free crops.
  

🌾 Harahua Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Carrot.
• Transplant: Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and Carrot grow well in the sandy loam soil of this block.
  • October provides optimum conditions for Capsicum transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Specialized crop selection for better returns.
  

🌾 Kashi Vidyapeeth Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing Spinach and Methi can be harvested before the main crop.
  • Brinjal transplanting in October leads to a healthy crop cycle.
    
• Advantage: Short-term and long-term income opportunities.
  

🌾 Pindra Block

• Sow now: Radish, Coriander.
• Transplant: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Coriander provide early cash flow for farmers.
  • Cauliflower thrives when transplanted in the cooler October weather.
    
• Advantage: Timely harvest and good market prices.
  

🌾 Rajatalab Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Mustard are suitable for intercropping to maximize yield.
  • Cabbage develops well with October transplanting due to lower temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Increased productivity and efficient land use.
  

🌾 Sewapuri Block

• Sow now: Potato, Onion.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and Onion planted in October take advantage of cooler soil conditions.
  • Transplanted Tomato benefits from the reduced pest pressure in October.
    
• Advantage: Optimized crop health and profitability.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Pea/Potato: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

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), crucial for establishing Rabi crops.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries for new plantings; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for crops like tomato, brinjal, and cucurbits where possible.
  

Conclusion

October in Varanasi is all about focused effort and good returns:

• Clear remaining kharif crops and prepare beds for winter vegetables.
  
• Start quick leafy vegetables like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for early cash.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised crops like tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Sow early pea and root vegetables like radish and carrot for good market prices.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests, diseases, and ensure timely, light irrigation.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick-growing greens for cash flow, stable winter vegetables for consistency, and timely early pea/root crops for premium—you’ll enter the peak winter season strong, steady, and profitable.