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

Are you a farmer from Bahraich, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Bahraich, Balha, Chittaura, Huzoorpur, Jarwal, Kaisarganj, Mahsi, Mihinpurwa, Nanpara, Phakharpur, Risia, Shivpur, Tejwapur, Visheshwarganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Chilli, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Onion, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the beginning of the Rabi season, with monsoon withdrawal leading to decreasing soil moisture, making pre-sowing irrigation crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bahraich 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, sugarcane, maize, and pigeon pea 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, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early october, fields in Bahraich 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):
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 October, 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 October, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bahraich Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek (methi), radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek give a quick cash crop in 25–30 days between major harvests.
  • Early tomato transplants get better prices in October–November.
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.

🌾 Balha Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea
• Prepare beds for: Chili, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can tolerate slightly cooler temps when sown early.
  • Chili and eggplant need warm nursery beds before transplanting.
• Advantage: Stagger planting for continuous harvest.

🌾 Chittaura Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables establish well in October's milder soil temperatures.
  • Cabbage needs ample time to mature before heavy frost.
• Advantage: Diversified root crop income + cabbage yield.

🌾 Huzoorpur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), spinach
• Prepare beds for: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach mature fast for a quick turnover.
  • Onion seedlings need prepared beds for November transplant.
• Advantage: Quick cash crop and foundation for onion crop.

🌾 Jarwal Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea
• Prepare beds for: Chili, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can tolerate slightly cooler temps when sown early.
  • Chili and eggplant need warm nursery beds before transplanting.
• Advantage: Stagger planting for continuous harvest.

🌾 Kaisarganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables establish well in October's milder soil temperatures.
  • Cabbage needs ample time to mature before heavy frost.
• Advantage: Diversified root crop income + cabbage yield.

🌾 Mahsi Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), spinach
• Prepare beds for: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach mature fast for a quick turnover.
  • Onion seedlings need prepared beds for November transplant.
• Advantage: Quick cash crop and foundation for onion crop.

🌾 Mihinpurwa Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea
• Prepare beds for: Chili, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can tolerate slightly cooler temps when sown early.
  • Chili and eggplant need warm nursery beds before transplanting.
• Advantage: Stagger planting for continuous harvest.

🌾 Nanpara Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables establish well in October's milder soil temperatures.
  • Cabbage needs ample time to mature before heavy frost.
• Advantage: Diversified root crop income + cabbage yield.

🌾 Phakharpur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), spinach
• Prepare beds for: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach mature fast for a quick turnover.
  • Onion seedlings need prepared beds for November transplant.
• Advantage: Quick cash crop and foundation for onion crop.

🌾 Risia Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea
• Prepare beds for: Chili, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can tolerate slightly cooler temps when sown early.
  • Chili and eggplant need warm nursery beds before transplanting.
• Advantage: Stagger planting for continuous harvest.

🌾 Shivpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables establish well in October's milder soil temperatures.
  • Cabbage needs ample time to mature before heavy frost.
• Advantage: Diversified root crop income + cabbage yield.

🌾 Tejwapur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), spinach
• Prepare beds for: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach mature fast for a quick turnover.
  • Onion seedlings need prepared beds for November transplant.
• Advantage: Quick cash crop and foundation for onion crop.

🌾 Visheshwarganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea
• Prepare beds for: Chili, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can tolerate slightly cooler temps when sown early.
  • Chili and eggplant need warm nursery beds before transplanting.
• Advantage: Stagger planting for continuous harvest.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Bahraich Farmers in October

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Peas/Potato: Cutworm, aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week, especially on new growth and undersides of leaves.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/plants to stop spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/shoot borers; keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Spray only when necessary, using recommended doses; rotate chemicals to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation for October in Bahraich

• Give light irrigation every 5-7 days for new plantings, 7-10 days for established crops (check soil moisture first).
  
• Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially in nurseries, to prevent root diseases.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm for young plants.
  
• Water early in the morning so leaves can dry before night, reducing fungal disease risk.
  

Conclusion

October in Bahraich is all about smart planning:

• Prepare fields well for main winter crops like potato and pea.
  
• Direct sow quick leafy greens (spinach, coriander) and root crops (radish, carrot).
  
• Continue transplanting nursery-raised vegetables: tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Plant early varieties of potato and pea to catch high market rates.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases; manage irrigation wisely.
  
  

By focusing on quick leafy greens for cash, main winter vegetables for stability, and early potato/pea for premium prices, you’ll ensure a strong and profitable start to your winter farming season in Bahraich.