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

Are you a farmer from Lakhimpur Kheri, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Alliganj, Behjam, Dhaurahra, Gola, Isanagar, Kheri, Lakhimpur, Mitauli, Mohammadi, Nakaha, Nighasan, Palia, Pasgawan, Phardhan, Phoolbehar, Ramiyabehar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif harvest and the beginning of the Rabi sowing season, with post-monsoon residual moisture in the soil being ideal for land preparation. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lakhimpur Kheri 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: Sugarcane, paddy rice, maize, and pigeon pea 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Lakhimpur Kheri

🌾 Alliganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach.
• Prepare Seedbed: Early Cauliflower and Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip are short duration crops providing early income.
  • Seedbed preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting.
• Advantage: Early income and timely vegetable production.

🌾 Behjam Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Spinach, Methi and Dhania provide quick returns in short period.
  • Transplanting Tomato seedlings ensures proper growth and yield.
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and enhanced Tomato production.

🌾 Dhaurahra Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard (for leafy vegetable).
• Transplant: Chilli seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Radish gives quick yield and Mustard as leafy vegetable meets local demand.
  • Transplanting Chilli ensures proper spacing and growth.
• Advantage: Quick income + improved Chilli production.

🌾 Gola Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish.
• Prepare Seedbed: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  • These vegetables are suitable for current weather conditions.
  • Seedbed preparation for timely transplanting of cabbage and cauliflower.
• Advantage: Timely planting and availability of seedlings.

🌾 Isanagar Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander.
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Short duration crops, suitable for quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomato seedlings to avoid damping off and better establishment.
• Advantage: Early income + healthy tomato plants.

🌾 Kheri Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Mustard (greens).
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Mustard provide quick yields.
  • Chilli and Tomato seedlings benefit from transplanting for better growth.
• Advantage: Quick cash + healthy transplants.

🌾 Lakhimpur Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish.
• Prepare Seedbed: Early Cabbage and Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  • Quick income-generating vegetables that are suited for the season.
  • Seedbed preparation facilitates timely seedling availability.
• Advantage: Early harvest and timely planting.

🌾 Mitauli Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Spinach, Methi and Dhania for short term returns.
  • Transplanting Tomato helps in proper establishment and growth.
• Advantage: Quick returns + healthy tomato crop.

🌾 Mohammadi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard (greens).
• Transplant: Chilli seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Mustard provide fast yields.
  • Chilli seedlings benefit from transplanting for better growth and yield.
• Advantage: Quick harvest + improved chilli production.

🌾 Nakaha Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish.
• Prepare Seedbed: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  • These crops are ideal for short-term income.
  • Seedbed preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting.
• Advantage: Quick cash + timely transplanting.

🌾 Nighasan Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander.
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Short duration crops for quick returns.
  • Transplanting of Tomato seedlings for healthier plants and better yields.
• Advantage: Early income + improved tomato yield.

🌾 Palia Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard (greens).
• Transplant: Chilli seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Mustard provide quick yield and cash flow.
  • Transplanting chilli seedlings for better establishment and growth.
• Advantage: Quick return + healthy chilli plants.

🌾 Pasgawan Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish.
• Prepare Seedbed: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  • Vegetables for early and quick returns.
  • Preparing seedbeds to have seedlings for transplanting at the right time.
• Advantage: Timely planting and early harvest.

🌾 Phardhan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Quick yielding crops for fast income.
  • Transplanting Tomato ensures healthy plants and better fruit setting.
• Advantage: Quick returns + improved tomato crop.

🌾 Phoolbehar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard (greens).
• Transplant: Chilli seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Mustard are quick growing and provide early returns.
  • Transplanting chilli ensures good establishment and growth.
• Advantage: Early harvest + healthy chilli crop.

🌾 Ramiyabehar Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Radish.
• Prepare Seedbed: Cabbage and Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  • Root vegetables for quick yields and profit.
  • Prepare seedbeds for cabbage and cauliflower for timely transplanting.
• Advantage: Early income + healthy cole crops.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Crucifers (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Leaf miner
  
• Potato: Early blight, Cutworm
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/fruits to prevent spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers; yellow sticky traps for whiteflies/aphids.
  
• Keep fields clean of weeds and crop debris.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate chemicals to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based, depending on crop stage).
  
• Ensure uniform moisture for newly planted crops and seedlings.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in low-lying areas; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and control weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for row crops.
  

Conclusion

October in Lakhimpur Kheri is all about smart planting and careful management:

• Finish harvesting of late kharif vegetables and prepare fields for Rabi.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for early cash.
  
• Continue transplanting nursery crops like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Plant early varieties of pea and potato to grab higher market prices.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases; use light, timely irrigation.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early pea/potato for premium—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable start to the Rabi season.