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

Are you a farmer from Aligarh, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Akrabad, Atrauli, Bijauli, Chharra, Dhanipur, Gangiri, Gonda, Iglas, Jawan Sikandarpur, Khair, Lodha, Tappal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Paddy, Maize, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Late Okra. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, 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 harvest and the beginning of Rabi sowing, so preparing fields and managing soil moisture with pre-sowing irrigation is critical. So your planning now will decide your profits in December-January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Aligarh 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: Sugarcane, paddy, maize, and bajra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) - Aligarh

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Mustard, Gram, Barley, Potato, Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures good germination and growth, leading to better yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic. Seedlings will be ready for transplanting in November-December.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings ensure better establishment and higher productivity.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant cauliflower and cabbage seedlings. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Proper transplanting techniques result in uniform growth and improved head formation.

Sowing:
Sugarcane can be planted now. Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Planting sugarcane now allows for optimal growth and higher yields.

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

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akrabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • October's mild weather is ideal for sowing leafy vegetables and root crops.
  • Early cauliflower and cabbage fetch better prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Diversify your income with short-duration crops and capitalize on early market prices.
  

🌾 Atrauli Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Prepare Seedbeds: Onion, Tomato
• How & Why:
  • Mustard can be intercropped with legumes for increased yield.
  • Preparing seedbeds now ensures timely transplanting for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health and efficient resource utilization for better yields.
  

🌾 Bijauli Block

• Sow now: Potato (early variety)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  • Early potato sowing avoids late blight issues.
  • Transplanting chilli and brinjal benefits from the receding monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Disease management and favorable conditions for better crop establishment.
  

🌾 Chharra Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Prepare for: Wheat sowing
• How & Why:
  • Garlic and onion benefit from cooler temperatures.
  • Land preparation for wheat ensures timely sowing post-October.
    
• Advantage: Optimize soil conditions and prepare for the next major crop.
  

🌾 Dhanipur Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor)
• Transplant: Marigold
• How & Why:
  • Lentil fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefitting subsequent crops.
  • Marigold can act as a pest repellent in vegetable fields.
    
• Advantage: Natural pest control and improved soil fertility.
  

🌾 Gangiri Block

• Sow now: Sugarcane (ratoon management)
• Intercropping: Radish, Spinach in sugarcane
• How & Why:
  • Manage ratoon sugarcane for yield optimization.
  • Intercropping provides additional income while sugarcane matures.
    
• Advantage: Maximize land utilization and improve overall farm income.
  

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Carrot
• Transplant: Pansy (ornamental)
• How & Why:
  • Root crops thrive in the loose soil after monsoon.
  • Pansy adds aesthetic value and can be sold in local markets.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income through vegetable and ornamental crops.
  

🌾 Iglas Block

• Sow now: Barley
• Prepare for: Mustard
• How & Why:
  • Barley is a good option for rainfed areas.
  • Prepare the field for mustard sowing in late October.
    
• Advantage: Risk mitigation in rainfed areas and timely sowing of oilseeds.
  

🌾 Jawan Sikandarpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli (early)
• How & Why:
  • Quick-growing spinach and methi provide early cash flow.
  • Early transplanting of tomato and chilli can capture higher market prices.
    
• Advantage: Early income and better price realization.
  

🌾 Khair Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • Suitable conditions for root crop development.
  • Seedbeds now for timely transplant of winter vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Optimized growth and timely transplanting for better yields.
  

🌾 Lodha Block

• Sow now: Gram (Chickpea)
• Prepare for: Pea sowing
• How & Why:
  • Gram is a drought-resistant legume.
  • Prepare the field for pea sowing by end of October.
    
• Advantage: Legume cultivation for soil health and drought resistance.
  

🌾 Tappal Block

• Sow now: Mustard
• Transplant: Early Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • Mustard is a key oilseed crop for the region.
  • Early cabbage transplanting for good returns.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed production and early market access for cabbage.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Peas/Beans: Aphids, Pod borer
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested parts (leaves/fruits).
  
• 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 proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for suitable crops where possible.
  

Conclusion

October in Aligarh is all about smart planning:

• Thoroughly prepare fields for upcoming winter crops.
  
• Continue transplanting major winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Direct sow quick cash crops like spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, and carrot.
  
• Sow early to main season peas for good yields and market prices.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, ensuring timely, moderate irrigation.
  
  

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.