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

Are you a farmer from Ghazipur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Barachawar, Bhadaura, Bhanwarkol, Bhitari, Birno, Devkali, Ghazipur, Jakhanian, Karanda, Kasimabad, Manihari, Mardah, Mohammadabad, Reotipur, Sadat, Saidpur, Zamania, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge 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 withdraws, leaving good soil moisture for land preparation for the upcoming Rabi crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghazipur 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: Okra, maize, pigeon pea, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, cauliflower, chilli, and brinjal seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urd bean and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Ghazipur 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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barachawar Block

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

🌾 Bhadaura Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans, cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Chili, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra, beans, cucumber can give good yield if sown early.
  • Chili, eggplant seedlings will be ready for transplanting next month.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables provide a market edge.
  

🌾 Bhanwarkol Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and cowpea are short duration crops.
  • Cabbage transplants can be started for the winter season.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover and preparing for winter crops.
  

🌾 Bhitari Block

• Sow now: Carrot, turnip
• Prepare nursery: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and turnip can be sown for the winter market.
  • Onion seedlings will be ready for transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Planning for winter market and onion production.
  

🌾 Birno Block

• Sow now: Radish, mustard greens
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and mustard greens are quick-growing leafy vegetables.
  • Capsicum transplanting can be done for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and capsicum yield.
  

🌾 Devkali Block

• Sow now: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• Prepare nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Bottle gourd and bitter gourd can give yield until the end of September.
  • Tomato seedlings will be ready for transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Extended harvest and planning for tomato production.
  

🌾 Ghazipur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek
• Transplant: Cauliflower, early cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens fill market gaps.
  • Early cole crops capture higher prices.
    
• Advantage: Maximize returns with quick crops and early planting.
  

🌾 Jakhanian Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables provide diverse income.
  • Tomato and chili nurseries for upcoming season.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crops and seedling preparation.
  

🌾 Karanda Block

• Sow now: Okra, beans
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and beans provide continuous yield.
  • Brinjal transplanting for the winter season.
    
• Advantage: Continuous supply and winter crop preparation.
  

🌾 Kasimabad Block

• Sow now: Coriander, mustard
• Prepare nursery: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and mustard offer quick income.
  • Onion nurseries for winter planting.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and onion production.
  

🌾 Manihari Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and spinach are fast-growing greens.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower for the winter market.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and winter crop preparation.
  

🌾 Mardah Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, radish
• Prepare nursery: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and radish have short growing periods.
  • Chili seedlings for transplanting next month.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income and seedling preparation.
  

🌾 Mohammadabad Block

• Sow now: Carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Capsicum, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and turnip are good for winter.
  • Capsicum and tomato transplanting for continuous yield.
    
• Advantage: Winter crops and continuous yield.
  

🌾 Reotipur Block

• Sow now: Cowpea, beans
• Prepare nursery: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Cowpea and beans are quick-growing.
  • Brinjal nursery for winter planting.
    
• Advantage: Fast income and winter crop prep.
  

🌾 Sadat Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, spinach
• Transplant: Early cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens for income.
  • Early cabbage for market advantage.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and early harvest.
  

🌾 Saidpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Okra and cucumber give good returns.
  • Tomato nursery for transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Income and preparation for next crop.
  

🌾 Zamania Block

• Sow now: Radish, fenugreek
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and fenugreek are quick crops.
  • Cauliflower for the winter market.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and winter crop.
  

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 miner, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids, early blight
  
  

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

• Check soil moisture daily; irrigate every 3–5 days if no rain.
  
• Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially after rainfall.
  
• 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 Ghazipur is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting of monsoon vegetables like bhindi, tinda, and early cucurbits.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for fast income.
  
• Prepare nurseries and transplant seedlings of mid-season cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and tomato.
  
• Begin sowing early varieties of radish and turnip, and prepare for early pea by month-end.
  
• Manage monsoon-end pests and diseases, ensuring proper drainage and light irrigation as rains recede.
  
  

If you manage your fields well—quick greens for initial cash, main season crops for steady supply, and early root vegetables/peas for market advantage—you’ll set yourself up for a successful and profitable Rabi season.