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

Are you a farmer from Gorakhpur, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Bansgaon, Barhalganj, Bhatahat, Brahmpur, Campierganj, Chargawan, Gola, Kauriram, Khajani, Khorabar, Pipraich, Sahjanawa, Sardarnagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Paddy (late variety), Sugarcane, Potato, Radish, Carrot, Turnip. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion.

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 soil moisture decreasing and a growing need for planned irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gorakhpur 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 rice, pigeon pea, and maize 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (November) - Gorakhpur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Mustard, Gram, Lentil, Barley.
✅ Benefit – These are the major Rabi crops for Gorakhpur region.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion, Garlic. Prepare nurseries with proper soil treatment to avoid fungal diseases.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings ensure better yield and disease resistance.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation after transplanting.

Potato cultivation:
Early varieties of Potato can be planted in November.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures optimal growth and yield.

Wheat sowing:
Prepare the field for wheat sowing. Ensure proper soil moisture and use certified seeds.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures better yield and grain quality.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and timely sowing in November, farmers in Gorakhpur can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bansgaon Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip mature quickly, providing income in 30-40 days.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower transplanting ensures harvest before severe winter.
    
• Advantage: Early income and protection from frost.
  

🌾 Barhalganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Potato
• Prepare for: Wheat sowing
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and mustard can be intercropped for better land utilization.
  • Potato sowing in November ensures good size tubers.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and timely wheat preparation.
  

🌾 Bhatahat Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion need cooler temperatures for proper bulb formation.
  • Chili transplanting avoids seedling damage from early winter.
    
• Advantage: Quality bulb production and healthy chili plants.
  

🌾 Brahmpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, coriander, and methi offer quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Tomato transplanting in November results in early harvest and better prices.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash flow and higher tomato yield.
  

🌾 Campierganj Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana)
• Prepare for: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and chickpea are less water-intensive and good for marginal lands.
  • Prepare sugarcane fields for spring planting.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation and sugarcane readiness.
  

🌾 Chargawan Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oilseed and green manure.
  • Radish and carrot are short duration crops for quick income.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and early harvest.
  

🌾 Gola Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea
• Intercrop: Mustard with Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato sowing benefits from cooler temperatures for tuber development.
  • Pea as an intercrop fixes nitrogen and adds to income.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced soil fertility and double cropping.
  

🌾 Kauriram Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach mature quickly.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower benefit from transplanting for better head formation.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and quality vegetable production.
  

🌾 Khajani Block

• Sow now: Barley, Mustard
• Prepare for: Wheat sowing
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley is drought-resistant and good for rainfed areas.
  • Mustard can be sown as a border crop to protect from pests.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification and pest management.
  

🌾 Khorabar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip are fast-growing for early income.
  • Tomato and chili transplanting avoids early frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Early market arrival and frost protection.
  

🌾 Pipraich Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana)
• Prepare for: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and chickpea require less water.
  • Prepare sugarcane fields for spring planting.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation and timely sugarcane planting.
  

🌾 Sahjanawa Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Potato
• Intercrop: Mustard with Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and mustard can be intercropped for better land use.
  • Potato sowing in November allows for good tuber bulking.
    
• Advantage: Efficient land use and high potato yields.
  

🌾 Sardarnagar Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion thrive in cooler temperatures.
  • Chili transplanting ensures healthy plants and good yields.
    
• Advantage: Quality garlic and onion bulbs, robust chili plants.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Gorakhpur, November)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids, Cabbage butterfly
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Radish): Aphids, Cutworm
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested parts.
  
• 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 (Gorakhpur, November)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible.
  

Conclusion

November in Gorakhpur is all about smart planning:

• Finish planting main winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, radish, and carrot.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of tomato, brinjal, and chilli.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing greens like spinach, fenugreek, and coriander for continuous harvest.
  
• Ensure timely sowing of main-season peas for good yield.
  
• Focus on proper irrigation as the soil dries out and manage early pests and diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps—establishing your main winter crops, ensuring continuous harvest of leafy greens, and managing irrigation and plant health—you’ll ensure a productive and profitable winter season.