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

Are you a farmer from Varanasi, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Arjiline, Badagaon, Chiraigaon, Cholapur, Harahua, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Pindra, Sewapuri, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. 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. This is the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon withdraws, so while soil moisture is good, plan for light irrigation if needed, especially as you prepare for the upcoming Rabi season. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

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

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

What to start now (September) in Varanasi

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Arjiline Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Radish, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Tomato Seedlings
• How & Why:
• Spinach & Methi are short duration crops providing quick income
• Early cauliflower & tomato transplanting benefits from optimal temperature and less pest incidence.
  

🌾 Badagaon Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Carrot
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach can be harvested quickly.
  • Transplant chilli and brinjal to get good yield
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification and timely planting.
  

🌾 Chiraigaon Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Okra (Bhindi)
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides quick returns in short period.
  • Cabbage seedlings should be transplanted for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Good market demand for Amaranthus and timely cabbage production
  

🌾 Cholapur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea (Lobia), Cluster Bean (Guar)
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and cluster bean are suitable for intercropping.
  • Transplant tomato seedlings for early yield.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and additional income from intercrops.
  

🌾 Harahua Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Sponge Gourd (Turai)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds grow well in this season and provide good yield.
  • Brinjal seedlings should be transplanted in prepared beds.
    
• Advantage: High demand for gourds and timely brinjal production.
  

🌾 Kashi Vidyapeeth Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd (Karela)
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Cucumber and bitter gourd can be grown on trellis.
  • Capsicum transplants should be done carefully to avoid root damage.
    
• Advantage: Higher returns from trellis farming and quality capsicum production.
  

🌾 Pindra Block

• Sow now: Ridge Gourd (Tori), Pumpkin (Kaddu)
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Ridge gourd and pumpkin provide good yield in well-drained soil.
  • Chilli seedlings should be transplanted at appropriate spacing.
    
• Advantage: Good yield of gourds and timely chilli production.
  

🌾 Sewapuri Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and beetroot require well-prepared soil for root development.
  • Cauliflower seedlings should be transplanted to ensure proper spacing.
    
• Advantage: High market demand for root crops and timely cauliflower production.
  

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

September in Varanasi is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of remaining rainy season crops like bhindi and some gourds.
  
• Start quick-growing leafy vegetables like spinach, coriander, and radish for early income.
  
• Prepare nurseries for winter crops: transplanting of tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings should be planned now.
  
• Consider early varieties of potato and pea sowing towards the end of the month for better market prices.
  
• Monitor for post-monsoon pests and diseases; manage irrigation as monsoon withdraws, ensuring good drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early potato/pea for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.