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

Are you a farmer from Balrampur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Balrampur, Gainsari, Harraiya Satgharwa, Rehra Bazar, Shivpura, Tulsipur, Utraula, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season with retreating monsoons, leaving good soil moisture for early Rabi preparations. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Balrampur 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, pigeonpea, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  • Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (September) in Balrampur

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Pigeon Pea (Arhar)

Line sowing; 75-90 cm row spacing, plant spacing of 20-25 cm

Good yield potential; suitable for intercropping in Balrampur

Maize (Makka)

Direct sowing; 60 cm row spacing, plant spacing of 20 cm

Short duration crop; can be harvested before winter in Balrampur

Mustard (Sarson)

Line sowing; 30 cm row spacing

Good oilseed option; can be sown after rice harvest in Balrampur

Sugarcane

Planting in rows; 90 cm row spacing

Main commercial crop of Balrampur; ratooning can be considered

Okra (Bhindi)

Direct sowing; 45 cm row spacing, plant spacing of 20 cm

Short duration crop; can provide quick income to farmers in Balrampur

Tomato (Nursery → Transplant)

Raise nursery; transplant at 60 × 45 cm

High-value crop; provides good returns in Balrampur

Brinjal (Nursery → Transplant)

Nursery to field at 75 × 60 cm

Good market demand in Balrampur region

Chilli (Nursery → Transplant)

Transplant at 45 × 45 cm

High demand in local markets of Balrampur

Radish

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing

Quick harvest; good for local sale in Balrampur

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Balrampur

Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander

Cauliflower, Tomato

Diamondback Moth (DBM) on cabbage

Light irrigation; avoid waterlogging

Pachpedwa

Radish, Carrot

Brinjal, Chili

Early blight on tomato

Drip irrigation for water saving

Gainsari

Pea, Mustard

Cabbage

Aphids on mustard

Furrow irrigation for pulses

Tulsipur

Spinach, Radish

Tomato, Chili

Thrips on chili

Mulch to conserve moisture

Hariya Satgharwa

Fenugreek, Coriander

Brinjal, Cabbage

Fruit borer on brinjal

Sprinkler irrigation for leafy vegetables

उतरौला (Utraula)

Radish, Turnip

Cauliflower, Tomato

Leaf miner on vegetables

Check basin irrigation for potato

रेहरा बाजार (Rehra Bazar)

Coriander, Pea

Tomato, Brinjal

Whitefly on vegetables

Avoid over-irrigation

गैड़ास बुजुर्ग (Gairas Buzurg)

Spinach, Fenugreek

Cabbage, Chili

Downy mildew on cucurbits

Ensure proper drainage

श्रीदत्तगंज (Shriduttganj)

Radish, Carrot, Mustard

Cauliflower, Brinjal

Mustard aphid, diamond back moth

Irrigate during the cooler parts of the day

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Balrampur Block

  • Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), radish, carrot
  • Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato seedlings
  • How & Why:
  • These crops are suitable for the September climate in Balrampur.
  • Early sowing and transplanting allow for harvesting before the peak winter.
  • Advantage: Timely planting ensures better yields and market prices.
  • 🌾 Gainsari Block

    • Sow now: Spinach, coriander, mustard, turnip
    • Transplant: Tomato, chili, brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Spinach & coriander offer a quick harvest.
      • Transplanting ensures stronger root development.
    • Advantage: Quick returns and healthy vegetable crops.

    🌾 Harraiya Satgharwa Block

    • Sow now: Radish, carrot, spinach, fenugreek
    • Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower, tomato
    • How & Why:
      • Radish and spinach mature quickly.
      • Transplanting gives vegetables a head start.
    • Advantage: Early harvest and robust plant growth.

    🌾 Rehra Bazar Block

    • Sow now: Mustard greens (sarson), radish, spinach
    • Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower, chili
    • How & Why:
      • Mustard greens are fast-growing and nutritious.
      • Transplanting helps with better establishment.
    • Advantage: Quick yield and strong plant development.

    🌾 Shivpura Block

    • Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), spinach, radish, coriander
    • Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Fenugreek and spinach provide early income.
      • Transplanting leads to healthier plants.
    • Advantage: Early cash flow and robust crop health.

    🌾 Tulsipur Block

    • Sow now: Radish, turnip, spinach, coriander
    • Transplant: Tomato, chili, cauliflower
    • How & Why:
      • Radish and turnip offer quick harvests.
      • Transplanting ensures better survival rates.
    • Advantage: Fast yield and improved plant survival.

    🌾 Utraula Block

    • Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, mustard, radish
    • Transplant: Cabbage, tomato, chili
    • How & Why:
      • Spinach and fenugreek are quick cash crops.
      • Transplanting helps plants establish well.
    • Advantage: Quick returns and strong plant establishment.

    Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

    Key pests to watch (Balrampur, September)

    • Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
    • Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew
    • Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, cutworm
    • Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly

    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 (Balrampur, September)

    • Monitor soil moisture and recent rainfall. Irrigate every 5-7 days if no rain.
    • Ensure good drainage, especially after heavy rains, to prevent waterlogging.
    • 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 Balrampur is all about smart planning:

    • Finish harvesting of standing cucurbits.
    • Start quick leafy vegetables for early cash.
    • Raise and transplant nursery crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage at the right spacing.
    • Try early pea at month-end to grab higher market prices.
    • Keep a close eye on pests and use light, timely irrigation with good drainage.

    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.

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