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

Are you a farmer from Firozabad, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Firozabad, Handwant, Jasrana, Khamgaria, Madanpur, Narkhi, Shikohabad, Sirsaganj, Tundla, 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, Mustard Greens are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the beginning of Rabi sowing as the monsoon has withdrawn, so farmers should prepare fields using stored soil moisture or pre-sowing irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Firozabad 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: Bajra, maize, sugarcane, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, and cauliflower 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 and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early october, fields in Firozabad 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, Turnip, Spinach.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens in Firozabad-up.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting in Firozabad-up.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price in Firozabad-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant cauliflower, cabbage seedlings from nurseries in Firozabad-up.
Consider early potato planting for a timely harvest in Firozabad-up.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Start planting cucurbits like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and pumpkin in Firozabad-up.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income in Firozabad-up.

Wheat sowing:
Prepare the field for wheat sowing by the end of the month in Firozabad-up.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting maximizes yield potential in Firozabad-up.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Firozabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & Fenugreek are short duration crops, good for quick returns.
  • Chili transplanting in October ensures good yield and market price.
• Advantage: Diversified income + early market access.
  

🌾 Handwant Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare land for: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop ensures additional income.
  • Early potato sowing gives better yield.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + diversified cropping.
  

🌾 Jasrana Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot are fast-growing and profitable.
  • Timely transplanting of Cauliflower and Cabbage ensures better head formation.
• Advantage: Early and quality produce.
  

🌾 Khamgaria Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick cash crops like spinach and methi supplement income.
  • Tomato and chili transplants give early yield.
• Advantage: Multiple income streams.
  

🌾 Madanpur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Mustard
• Prepare land for: Wheat, Barley
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato gives high returns in short time.
  • Mustard can be intercropped with potato.
• Advantage: Efficient land use + better returns.
  

🌾 Narkhi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach offer quick income.
  • Brinjal and Tomato benefit from October planting.
• Advantage: Timely harvests + sustained income.
  

🌾 Shikohabad Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and turnip are good market options.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower give quality heads.
• Advantage: Quality vegetables + market demand.
  

🌾 Sirsaganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare for: Pea, Lentil
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are profitable in October.
  • Pea and lentil add nitrogen to the soil.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment + high returns.
  

🌾 Tundla Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, Coriander, and Methi are short duration crops.
  • Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal benefit from October transplanting.
• Advantage: Quick income + better yields.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Peas/Beans: Powdery mildew, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Mustard): Aphids, Cutworm
  
  

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), adjust for new sowings.
  
• 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 row crops like tomato, brinjal, and cabbage where possible.
  

Conclusion

October in Firozabad is all about setting up your winter success:

• Clear fields of any remaining monsoon crops and prepare for Rabi.
• Start quick-growing leafy greens like spinach and fenugreek for early cash.
• Transplant nursery-raised crops like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal with care.
• Plant early to mid-season peas and begin potato sowing for good yields.
• Monitor for early winter pests and provide light, regular irrigation.

By focusing on quick greens for initial cash, transplanting main winter vegetables for stability, and timely planting of peas and potatoes for the core harvest, you’ll set up a strong and profitable winter season.