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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Bhabhua, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Gaura Chawki, Haldharmau, Itiyathok, Jhanjhari, Katra Bazar, Mankapur, Mujehna, Nawabganj, Pandri Kripal, Paraspur, Roopaidih, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif season and the start of Rabi preparations, so it's a good time to use the remaining soil moisture while planning for winter irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda 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: Paddy, maize, sugarcane, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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 dal and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early october, fields in Gonda 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):
Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Mustard, Fenugreek, Coriander, Spinach
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Tomato, Brinjal, Chili.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal seedlings from nurseries.
✅ Benefit – Get good yield.

Sowing:
Pea, Gram, Lentil, Barley, Potato, Mustard.
✅ Benefit – Helps in good crop production and income.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhabhua Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Tomato Seedlings
• How & Why:
• These crops are well-suited for the October climate in Gonda.
• Early cauliflower and tomato fetch good market prices in November-December.

Advantage: Timely sowing/transplanting maximizes yield and profitability.

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare beds for: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
• Mustard benefits from cooler temperatures for oil production.
• Potato planting in October avoids late blight issues.

Advantage: Planting these crops in their optimal window increases yield potential.

🌾 Colonelganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings
• How & Why:
• Pea and gram are important pulse crops for Gonda farmers.
• Brinjal transplanting ensures good establishment before winter.

Advantage: Diversification with pulses and early brinjal production.

🌾 Gaura Chawki Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings
• How & Why:
• These root vegetables thrive in the sandy loam soils of Gaura Chawki.
• Cabbage transplanting allows for head formation during cooler periods.

Advantage: Timely planting ensures good yield of root vegetables and cabbage.

🌾 Haldharmau Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek
• Prepare beds for: Nursery raising of Chilli seedlings
• How & Why:
• Quick-growing greens for short-term income generation.
• Chilli seedlings need to be raised in October for transplanting later.

Advantage: Greens provide quick cash, and chillies a later season harvest.

🌾 Itiyathok Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
• Garlic and onion require well-drained soil and cooler temperatures.
• Early tomato varieties are suitable for planting in October.

Advantage: Garlic and onion cultivation provides high returns, and early tomato a head start in the market.

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil
• Prepare: Potato beds
• How & Why:
• Pulses like pea and lentil improve soil fertility.
• Preparing potato beds ensures timely planting when temperatures cool further.

Advantage: Soil health improvement and timely potato sowing.

🌾 Katra Bazar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Toria
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings
• How & Why:
• Mustard and toria are oilseed crops suitable for this region.
• Brinjal seedlings are transplanted for better establishment.

Advantage: Oilseed production and early brinjal yield.

🌾 Mankapur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Cauliflower seedlings
• How & Why:
• Potato needs cool weather for tuber development.
• Cauliflower seedlings will benefit from the cooler temperatures in November-December for head formation.

Advantage: Potato and vegetable production for local markets.

🌾 Mujehna Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander
• Prepare: Nursery for tomato seedlings
• How & Why:
• Quick-growing leafy vegetables provide quick income.
• Tomato seedlings need to be prepared in advance for transplanting.

Advantage: Quick returns and timely tomato seedling availability.

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower seedlings
• How & Why:
• Garlic and onion are profitable crops for this region.
• Cabbage and cauliflower thrive in cooler temperatures.

Advantage: High-value crops and efficient land utilization.

🌾 Pandri Kripal Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings
• How & Why:
• Mustard is a key oilseed crop.
• Potato benefits from October planting.
• Early tomato fetches a good price.

Advantage: Diversified cropping system and market advantage.

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
• Prepare beds for: Potato
• How & Why:
• Pulses improve soil health.
• Potato planting requires well-prepared beds.

Advantage: Sustainable agriculture and timely potato planting.

🌾 Roopaidih Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Carrot
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings
• How & Why:
• Short-duration vegetables provide income.
• Brinjal can establish well before winter.

Advantage: Continuous income stream from vegetables.

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Pea
• Prepare: Nursery for Chilli seedlings
• How & Why:
• Lentil and pea enhance soil fertility.
• Chilli nursery allows for timely transplanting later.

Advantage: Soil improvement and a good start for the chilli crop.

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Cabbage Seedlings
• How & Why:
• Garlic and onion are high value crops.
• Cabbage requires cooler conditions for head development.

Advantage: High income potential and optimal cabbage growth.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Gonda (October)

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 5–7 days (check soil moisture, especially for new plantings).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; 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

October in Gonda is all about setting up for a bumper winter harvest:

• Complete harvesting remaining Kharif vegetables and prepare fields for Rabi season.
  
• Begin transplanting main winter crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage from nurseries.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander) and root vegetables (radish) for early cash flow.
  
• Plant main season varieties of peas and early potato to fetch good market prices.
  
• Keep a close watch on young plants for pests/diseases and provide timely, light irrigation.
  
  

If you manage these steps—getting winter transplants established, ensuring quick greens for cash, and timely planting of peas and potatoes—you’ll set yourself up for a strong, steady, and profitable Rabi season ahead.