Vegetables to grow in november in Gonda up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Bhabhua, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Gaura Chowki, Gonda, Itiyathok, Jhanjhari, Katra Bazar, Mankapur, Mujehna, Nawabganj, Pandri Kripal, Paraspur, Rupaidih, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Radish, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion, Late Cauliflower, Brinjal.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. November marks the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the Kharif harvest, with cool, dry weather making pre-sowing irrigation essential for good germination. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda district for the month of November. 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 November according to your area.

What fields typically look like early november

  • Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, paddy, pigeon pea, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  • Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, and cauliflower 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: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (November) - Gonda

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 November, 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 November, farmers in Gonda can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers in Gonda

Mustard

Direct sowing; rows 30–45 cm apart

Oilseed demand increases in winter

Potato

Plant seed tubers 20-25 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart

Staple crop, good market price in Gonda

Wheat

Drill sowing; rows 20 cm apart

Main rabi crop; assured price

Chickpea (Chana)

Sow 10–15 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart

Pulses fetch good prices in Gonda markets

Lentil (Masoor)

Direct sowing; rows 25–30 cm apart

Low input cost, good for intercropping

Pea (Late Variety)

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 10 cm plant spacing

Good yield potential in Gonda

Sugarcane (Ratoon Management)

Apply fertilizer, irrigate, and control pests in existing sugarcane crop

Lower cost than fresh planting; additional income

Garlic

Plant cloves 10 cm apart in rows 15 cm apart

High demand in winter season in Gonda

Onion (Nursery)

Raise nursery for transplanting in Jan-Feb

Ensures timely availability of seedlings

Berseem (Egyptian Clover)

Broadcast sowing after irrigation

Excellent fodder crop for livestock

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Wazirganj

Radish, Spinach, Fenugreek

Tomato, Chili

Aphids, Whitefly on vegetables

Light irrigation, avoid waterlogging

Jhanjhari

Coriander, Mustard, Pea

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Diamondback moth on cabbage

Furrow irrigation for mustard

Mujehna

Spinach, Carrot, Turnip

Brinjal, Tomato

Fruit borer in brinjal & tomato

Drip irrigation for tomatoes

Pardarwa

Fenugreek, Radish

Cabbage, Cauliflower

Cabbage butterfly

Check soil moisture regularly

Belsar

Mustard, Pea

Tomato, Chili, Brinjal

Thrips on chili

Avoid over-irrigation in pea

Katra Bazar

Spinach, Coriander

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Aphids in leafy vegetables

Light, frequent irrigation

Haldharmau

Radish, Turnip

Tomato

Early blight in tomato

Mulch to conserve moisture

Nawabganj

Pea, Mustard

Brinjal

Shoot and fruit borer

Irrigate at critical growth stages

Tarabganj

Coriander, Fenugreek

Chili

Leaf curl virus in chili

Water management is essential

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhabhua Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Chickpea.
  • Treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed before sowing.
  • Why: Optimal soil temperature and moisture conditions prevail in November for Rabi crops.

🌾 Chhapia Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Barley, Mustard.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
  • Why: These crops are well-suited for the Chhapia block's soil and climate.

🌾 Colonelganj Block

  • Sow now: Wheat (Timely sown varieties).
  • Apply basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test report.
  • Why: Timely sowing of wheat ensures good yield potential.

🌾 Gaura Chowki Block

  • Sow now: Potato, Tomato, Onion (seedlings).
  • Protect potato crop from early blight by spraying Mancozeb @ 2.5 g/liter water.
  • Why: Favorable weather conditions support growth of these crops.

🌾 Gonda Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Chickpea.
  • Treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed before sowing.
  • Why: Optimal soil temperature and moisture conditions prevail in November for Rabi crops.

🌾 Itiyathok Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Barley, Mustard.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
  • Why: These crops are well-suited for the Itiyathok block's soil and climate.

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

  • Sow now: Wheat (Timely sown varieties).
  • Apply basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test report.
  • Why: Timely sowing of wheat ensures good yield potential.

🌾 Katra Bazar Block

  • Sow now: Potato, Tomato, Onion (seedlings).
  • Protect potato crop from early blight by spraying Mancozeb @ 2.5 g/liter water.
  • Why: Favorable weather conditions support growth of these crops.

🌾 Mankapur Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Chickpea.
  • Treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed before sowing.
  • Why: Optimal soil temperature and moisture conditions prevail in November for Rabi crops.

🌾 Mujehna Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Barley, Mustard.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
  • Why: These crops are well-suited for the Mujehna block's soil and climate.

🌾 Nawabganj Block

  • Sow now: Wheat (Timely sown varieties).
  • Apply basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test report.
  • Why: Timely sowing of wheat ensures good yield potential.

🌾 Pandri Kripal Block

  • Sow now: Potato, Tomato, Onion (seedlings).
  • Protect potato crop from early blight by spraying Mancozeb @ 2.5 g/liter water.
  • Why: Favorable weather conditions support growth of these crops.

🌾 Paraspur Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Chickpea.
  • Treat seeds with Trichoderma viride @ 4gm/kg seed before sowing.
  • Why: Optimal soil temperature and moisture conditions prevail in November for Rabi crops.

🌾 Rupaidih Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Barley, Mustard.
  • Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
  • Why: These crops are well-suited for the Rupaidih block's soil and climate.

🌾 Tarabganj Block

  • Sow now: Wheat (Timely sown varieties).
  • Apply basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test report.
  • Why: Timely sowing of wheat ensures good yield potential.

🌾 Wazirganj Block

  • Sow now: Potato, Tomato, Onion (seedlings).
  • Protect potato crop from early blight by spraying Mancozeb @ 2.5 g/liter water.
  • Why: Favorable weather conditions support growth of these crops.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Gonda, November)

  • Cauliflower/Cabbage: Diamondback moth, aphids
  • Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, early blight
  • Pea: Powdery mildew, pod borer
  • Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner

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 (Gonda, November)

  • Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based). Water needs are less in cooler weather.
  • Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; ensure good drainage to prevent root issues.
  • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  • Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for row crops.

Conclusion

November in Gonda is all about setting up a profitable winter season:

  • Complete transplanting of winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal seedlings raised in the nursery.
  • Direct sow early varieties of peas, radish, carrot, spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for quick harvest.
  • Consider planting early potato varieties for better market returns.
  • Maintain timely and light irrigation, especially for newly planted crops.
  • Regularly check for pests and diseases, applying preventive measures as needed.

If you follow these steps—focusing on timely transplanting for staple vegetables, direct sowing quick-growing greens for early cash, and planting early potato for premium returns—you’ll enter the peak winter season strong, steady, and profitable.

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