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

Are you a farmer from Firozabad, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Eka, Fariha, Firozabad, Jasrana, Madhan, Narkhi, Shikohabad, Tundla, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber. 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, leaving good soil moisture for land preparation for the upcoming Rabi crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Firozabad 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: Bajra, urad, maize, and early okra 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea (arhar) and groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September)

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Eka Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• Why & How:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek give quick cash in 25–30 days between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better prices in Oct–Nov.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Fariha Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Prepare beds for: Early potato sowing.
• Why & How:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek mature fast, fit well between main crops.
  • Early potato gets a higher market price window.
    
• Advantage: Dual income from fast greens and early potatoes.
  

🌾 Firozabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• Why & How:
  
  • Greens offer fast returns in a month.
  • Brinjal & chilli planted now avoid peak winter.
    
• Advantage: Staggered income and less winter crop loss.
  

🌾 Jasrana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Prepare for: Mustard sowing after paddy harvest.
• Why & How:
  
  • Greens supplement income while paddy fields clear.
  • Timely mustard ensures optimal yield.
    
• Advantage: Bridging income gap + timely sowing.
  

🌾 Madhan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings
• Why & How:
  
  • Greens are quick income sources.
  • Early tomato planting leads to good market rates.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash + higher tomato profits.
  

🌾 Narkhi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Prepare beds for: Onion planting
• Why & How:
  
  • Greens give fast turnover.
  • September-planted onions yield well.
    
• Advantage: Quick income with good onion yield.
  

🌾 Shikohabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Consider: Garlic sowing
• Why & How:
  
  • Quick greens provide regular income.
  • Garlic, sown now, gets optimal growth conditions.
    
• Advantage: Constant income stream + quality garlic crop.
  

🌾 Tundla Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• Why & How:
  
  • Fast-growing greens as filler crops.
  • Transplanted crops establish before winter.
    
• Advantage: Income boost and stronger vegetable plants.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

Simple actions:

• Scout fields twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips carefully.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves immediately.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Spray pesticides only when needed, following label recommendations; rotate sprays to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 5-7 days or as needed, based on rainfall and soil moisture.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• 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 Firozabad is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing kharif crops like gourds and bhindi.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and radish for early income.
  
• Start nursery for winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and transplant early tomato and brinjal seedlings.
  
• Plan for early potato and pea sowing towards the end of the month for better market prices.
  
• Monitor for pests and diseases, and manage water carefully 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 potato/pea for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.