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

Are you a farmer from Auraiya, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Achhalda, Ajitmal, Auraiya, Bhagyanagar, Bidhuna, Erwa Katra, Sahar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon withdraws, so it's time to prepare fields with good soil moisture for the upcoming Rabi sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Auraiya 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: Okra, maize, pigeon pea, and early brinjal are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and chilli 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September) in Auraiya

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhalda Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish
• Prepare seedling: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Sowing spinach, fenugreek, and radish can provide a quick yield within 30-45 days.
  • Early cauliflower and cabbage seedlings will be ready for transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Short-term crops for income + timely seedlings for main season crops.
  

🌾 Ajitmal Block

• Sow now: Okra, Cluster Bean
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cluster bean are relatively fast-growing summer vegetables suitable for sowing in September.
  • Transplanting brinjal now allows for a good harvest in the late autumn.
    
• Advantage: Utilize remaining warmth for summer vegetables and establish long-duration brinjal crop.
  

🌾 Auraiya Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, Cucumber
• Prepare seedling: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides a quick yield in about 4 weeks. Cucumber benefits from the September warmth.
  • Chilli seedlings should be prepared to get a head start for winter planting.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + preparing for subsequent chilli crop.
  

🌾 Bhagyanagar Block

• Sow now: Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and bitter gourd can still give a reasonable yield if planted in early September.
  • Early tomato transplanting can capture the market before the main winter crop arrives.
    
• Advantage: Extend summer crop benefits + early advantage with tomatoes.
  

🌾 Bidhuna Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare seedling: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and turnip need cooler conditions, starting them now will result in good root development before peak winter.
  • Broccoli seedlings will be ready for transplanting as soon as the weather cools down further.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing for root vegetables + timely seedling preparation for broccoli.
  

🌾 Erwa Katra Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard Greens
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and mustard greens are quick-growing and provide a short-term return.
  • Transplanting cabbage ensures proper head formation in the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from greens + timely cabbage crop.
  

🌾 Sahar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Prepare seedling: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander offer a fast turnover and can be harvested multiple times.
  • Preparing early cauliflower seedlings will enable transplanting at the optimum time for best yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow + early cauliflower for market advantage.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Auraiya, September

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• 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 promptly.
  
• 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 for Auraiya, September

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days, adjusting based on rainfall and soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially after monsoon showers; ensure good drainage in nurseries.
  
• 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 optimize water use.
  

Conclusion

September in Auraiya is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late monsoon crops like bottle gourd and ridge gourd.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and radish for early income.
  
• Prepare and transplant seedlings of winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, brinjal, and chilli.
  
• Plan for early pea sowing towards the end of the month to catch premium market prices.
  
• Monitor for pests and diseases, and provide light, regular irrigation as monsoon recedes.
  
  

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.