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

Are you a farmer from Amroha, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Amroha, Bachhraon, Dhanaura, Gajraula, Gangashwari, Hasanpur, Joya, Naugaon Sadat, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October is the transition month from Kharif harvest to Rabi sowing, and with monsoon withdrawal, soil moisture needs to be managed for preparing fields. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Amroha 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 rice, maize, and early-season okra 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 Amroha 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):
Mustard, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip. Also, start planting garlic and onion sets.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens and spices.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Continue preparing nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. Manage seedlings to protect from early cold snaps in Amroha.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower seedlings from nurseries, especially varieties suited for the Amroha region.
✅ Benefit - Avoid transplanting immediately after rainfall.

Sowing:
Wheat, barley, gram (chickpea) sowing can begin. Focus on seed treatment for better germination in Amroha soil.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing will lead to a healthy crop and avoid late season issues.

Potato:
Start planting potatoes, choosing varieties that perform well in Amroha's climate.
✅ Benefit – Proper spacing and planting depth are crucial for good yield.

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

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

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

🌾 Amroha Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish & Spinach are short duration crops providing early income.
  • Transplanting Chili & Brinjal now ensures yield before severe winter.
• Advantage: Diversified income + protection from weather risks.

🌾 Bachhraon Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato (early varieties)
• Prepare land for: Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard & Pea can be intercropped for added yield.
  • Early potato planting allows for harvest before frost.
• Advantage: Maximize land utilization + mitigate frost damage.

🌾 Dhanaura Block

• Sow now: Onion (early Rabi), Garlic
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and Garlic sowing now will give a good yield.
  • Early transplanting of cabbage/cauliflower will avoid pest damage.
• Advantage: Reduced pest pressure + timely harvest.

🌾 Gajraula Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Radish, Beetroot
• Prepare for: Potato (main season)
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables are suitable for the current soil and weather conditions.
  • Prepare for potato planting to optimize yield.
• Advantage: Optimizing yield through suitable crop selection + prep for next crop.

🌾 Gangashwari Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick growing leafy vegetables to bridge income gaps.
  • Transplant tomato/chili to get a head start before winter sets in.
• Advantage: Early income + avoiding winter crop damage.

🌾 Hasanpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea), Lentil (Masoor)
• Apply: Basal fertilizer for Rabi crops
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are best for soil type and climate in Hasanpur.
  • Ensure good start with proper fertilizer application.
• Advantage: Enhanced crop growth + soil health.

🌾 Joya Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish, Carrot
• Prepare land for: Wheat sowing
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good yield with minimal water requirements.
  • Prepare for wheat to ensure timely sowing.
• Advantage: Efficient water use + timely wheat sowing.

🌾 Naugaon Sadat Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Potato
• Prepare: Seedlings of Tomato, Chili, Brinjal for next cycle
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion are high-value crops.
  • Start seedlings to ensure transplant readiness for next cycle.
• Advantage: Increased profit + continuous 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

October in Amroha is all about smart planning:

• Finish transplanting winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal.
  
• Start sowing early varieties of peas and potatoes for good market prices.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing greens: spinach, radish, coriander for quick cash flow.
  
• Prepare fields well for upcoming wheat sowing and other main Rabi crops.
  
• Monitor for early winter pests and ensure proper irrigation for young plants.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—timely transplanting of main vegetables, early sowing of key Rabi crops, and maintaining cash flow with greens—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable start to the winter season.