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

Are you a farmer from Fatehpur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Ayah Shah, Bahua, Bhitaura, Bindki, Devmai, Dhata, Ghazipur, Haswa, Husainganj, Khajuha, Malwan, Teliyani, Vijayipur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon recedes, so it's crucial to manage existing soil moisture and plan for Rabi season irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

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

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

What to start now (September) in Fatehpur

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) for Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh (September)

🌾 Ayah Shah Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Coriander
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
• Spinach and Methi provide quick income within 30 days.
• Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting.
  

Advantage: Early income from greens and timely vegetable production.

🌾 Bahua Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables thrive in cooler September soil.
  • Transplanting ensures proper spacing and growth.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production and optimal yield.
  

🌾 Bhitaura Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus provides a fast-growing green leafy vegetable.
  • Nursery preparation allows for healthy seedling development.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnaround crops and strong foundation for main vegetables.
  

🌾 Bindki Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag)
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Sarson ka Saag are popular winter greens.
  • Capsicum transplanting benefits from cooler temperatures.
    
• Advantage: High-demand greens and early capsicum harvest.
  

🌾 Devmai Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables and cole crops are well suited for September planting.
  • Nursery raising ensures timely planting of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Optimized utilization of land and season.
  

🌾 Dhata Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Beetroot require well-drained soil and cooler weather.
  • Transplanting tomatoes provides them an early start.
    
• Advantage: High-value root crops and optimized tomato production.
  

🌾 Ghazipur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Prepare Nursery: Onion, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander offer short-duration income.
  • Onion and Chili nurseries prepare for winter planting.
    
• Advantage: Consistent income stream and planning for subsequent crops.
  

🌾 Haswa Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Greens are quick to harvest and sell.
  • Brinjal transplants establish well in September weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick return on investment and healthy brinjal crop.
  

🌾 Husainganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables are easy to grow in September.
  • Nursery raising ensures vigorous seedling development.
    
• Advantage: Reliable crop production and healthy seedlings.
  

🌾 Khajuha Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Spinach
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Chaulai provides quick green yield.
  • Chili transplanting ensures proper spacing.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing greens and chili plants.
  

🌾 Malwan Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Prepare Nursery: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Beetroot thrive in the cooler climate.
  • Onion nursery helps in planting for the next season.
    
• Advantage: Higher yields of root crops and preparation for future crops.
  

🌾 Teliyani Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander are fast-growing leafy greens.
  • Capsicum transplanting benefits from the mild climate.
    
• Advantage: Quick and profitable greens and early capsicum production.
  

🌾 Vijayipur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Prepare Nursery: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Radish give quick cash flow.
  • Cole crop nurseries ensures healthy seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Good initial income and healthy seedlings for main crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout fields twice a week. Check under leaves and new shoots.
  
• Remove and destroy affected fruits, leaves, or shoots promptly.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/shoot borers. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Spray only when pest levels are high; rotate chemical types to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Provide light irrigation every 5-7 days if no rain. Check soil moisture first.
  
• Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic) to keep soil moist and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency in gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

September in Fatehpur 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.