Vegetables to grow in september in Lucknow up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Malihabad, Mohanlalganj, Sarojini Nagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Broccoli.

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 withdraws, so while soil moisture is good now, plan for irrigation as you prepare for the upcoming Rabi season. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lucknow 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, pigeon pea, and early paddy are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower 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: Urd bean and groundnut continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Lucknow 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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bakshi Ka Talab Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Chili, tomato, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • September's milder weather is ideal for sowing winter vegetables.
  • Transplanting now ensures a good yield and market price during Diwali season.
    
• Advantage: Planting in September avoids the peak monsoon issues and allows for timely harvesting.
  

🌾 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Early cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are quick-growing and can be harvested before other winter crops mature.
  • Early cauliflower and cabbage transplanting can provide better market rates.
    
• Advantage: Staggered planting leads to continuous income.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and coriander are less water-intensive, suitable for the tail-end of the monsoon.
  • Tomato and chili benefit from September's reducing humidity.
    
• Advantage: Save on irrigation costs and get early harvests.
  

🌾 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Spinach, radish
• Transplant: Brinjal (eggplant), early cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and radish are fast-growing and can be intercropped.
  • Early cabbage transplanting can avoid pest issues later.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use before full winter.
  

🌾 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and turnip are root crops that benefit from the cooling soil temperatures.
  • Cauliflower transplants in September give a good head start.
    
• Advantage: Healthy root crops and timely cauliflower harvest.
  

🌾 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish is quick to harvest.
    
  • Fenugreek adds nitrogen to the soil.
    
  • Tomato gives high returns.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and fast income.
  

🌾 Sarojini Nagar Block

• Sow now: Coriander, spinach
• Transplant: Chili, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and spinach provide quick returns.
    
  • Chili and eggplant can establish well before winter.
    
• Advantage: Continuous harvest and income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Lucknow, September)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, powdery mildew, downy mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot 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 (Lucknow, September)

• Give irrigation every 4–7 days, adjust based on rainfall and soil moisture.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially after monsoon showers.
  
• 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 Lucknow is all about smart planning:

• Clear fields of monsoon crop residues and prepare land for winter vegetables.
  
• Start quick-growing leafy vegetables like Spinach, Coriander, and Fenugreek for early income.
  
• Focus on transplanting winter vegetable seedlings like Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brinjal, and Tomato at proper spacing.
  
• Sow early varieties of Peas towards month-end to catch high market prices.
  
• Maintain vigilance against pests and diseases, ensuring timely and light 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.