Vegetables to grow in september in Hapur up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide
Are you a farmer from Hapur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Bhojpur, Dhaulana, Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, Simbhavali, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are okra, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, cowpea. 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, so managing soil moisture is key while preparing for the upcoming Rabi sowing. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.
We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hapur 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, cucumber, and tomato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
- Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and chilli 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 bean and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Hapur 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
Crop |
How to Plant (Method & Spacing) |
Advantage for Farmers |
Spinach (Palak) |
Direct sowing; rows 20–25 cm apart; thin after 15 days |
Quick harvest in 25–30 days; high local demand in Hapur |
Fenugreek (Methi) |
Broadcast or line sowing; 25 cm row spacing |
30-day harvest; sell as green now and seed later in Hapur |
Coriander (Dhania) |
Sow soaked/half-crushed seed in rows 25 cm apart |
Dual income: greens in ~25 days + dry seed in ~90 days in Hapur |
Radish |
Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants |
Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Hapur |
Carrot/Turnip |
Direct sowing on a fine, crumbly seedbed; 30 cm rows |
Good price in Oct–Nov markets in Hapur |
Tomato (Nursery → Transplant) |
Raise nursery; transplant at 45 × 60 cm |
High-value crop; earlier transplant = better rates in Hapur |
Brinjal (Nursery → Transplant) |
Nursery to field at 60 × 60 cm |
4–5 months continuous picking/sales in Hapur |
Cauliflower/Cabbage (Nursery → Transplant) |
Transplant at 45 × 45 cm |
Winter demand is high in Hapur; early crop = higher profit |
Pea (early variety; late Sept) |
Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 10 cm plant spacing |
Early market entry = premium price (often better than late-sown pea) in Hapur |
Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)
Block |
Sow Now |
Transplant |
Pest Watch |
Irrigation Tip |
Hapur |
Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish |
Cauliflower, Tomato |
Diamondback Moth on Cabbage |
Water deeply, less often |
Simbhawali |
Coriander, Radish |
Brinjal, Chili |
Fruit Borer on Tomato |
Check soil moisture daily |
Garhmukteshwar |
Spinach, Carrot |
Cabbage |
Aphids on leafy vegetables |
Use drip irrigation |
Dhoulana |
Turnip, Fenugreek |
Tomato |
Whitefly on Brinjal |
Water in early morning |
Pilkhauna |
Radish, Coriander |
Cauliflower, Cabbage |
Leaf Miner on cucurbits |
Avoid overwatering seedlings |
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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)
🌾 Bhojpur Block
- Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish
- Transplant: Cauliflower, tomato (early varieties)
- Why & How:
- Spinach/fenugreek provide quick income in 25-30 days.
- Early tomato transplanting can result in better prices in Oct-Nov.
- Advantage: Fast-growing greens + early vegetables = Extra earnings.
🌾 Dhaulana Block
- Sow: Radish, spinach, coriander, fenugreek
- Transplant: Cauliflower, chilli
- Why & How:
- Radish can be harvested quickly, providing a fast return.
- Transplant cauliflower to harvest before severe winter.
- Advantage: Diverse crops ensure continuous income.
🌾 Garhmukteshwar Block
- Sow: Spinach, fenugreek, radish
- Transplant: Early cabbage, tomato seedlings
- Why & How:
- Spinach and fenugreek are short duration crops and good for a quick turnover.
- Early cabbage transplanting allows harvesting before peak season.
- Advantage: Utilizing short-duration crops effectively for income generation.
🌾 Hapur Block
- Sow: Radish, spinach, coriander
- Transplant: Chilli, eggplant
- Why & How:
- Radish is a fast-growing crop suited for short gaps.
- Transplant chilli for a good yield during winter.
- Advantage: Maximize returns with fast-growing and high-value crops.
🌾 Simbhavali Block
- Sow: Fenugreek, radish, spinach
- Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
- Why & How:
- Fenugreek and spinach are quick cash crops.
- Tomato and cauliflower benefit from early planting.
- Advantage: Diversified planting ensures steady income flow.
Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
Key pests to watch (Hapur - September)
- Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
- Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
- Leafy greens: Aphids, caterpillars
- Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot & fruit borer
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 7–10 days (soil-moisture based, depending on recent rainfall).
- Avoid water stagnation, especially 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 Hapur is all about smart planning:
- Finish harvesting of standing cucurbits.
- Start quick leafy vegetables for early cash.
- Raise and transplant nursery crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage at the right spacing.
- Try early pea at month-end to grab higher market prices.
- Keep a close eye on pests and use light, timely irrigation with good drainage.
If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early pea for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.