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

Are you a farmer from Mainpuri, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Barnahal, Bewar, Ghiror, Karhal, Kishni, Kuraoli, Mainpuri, Sultan Ganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cowpea, Ridge Gourd. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

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 it's a crucial time for Rabi crop planning while the soil still has good moisture. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mainpuri 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, brinjal, tomato and chilli are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato and chilli 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 and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early september, fields in Mainpuri 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 for Mainpuri Farmers

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barnahal Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Early cauliflower, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi provide quick income in 25-30 days.
  • Early cauliflower and brinjal ensure better market prices in Oct-Nov.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow + higher returns from early vegetables.
  

🌾 Bewar Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Transplant: Chilli, tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip are short-duration crops suitable for September sowing.
  • Chilli and tomato transplanting allows for optimal growth and fruiting before winter.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting lead to better yields and market value.
  

🌾 Ghiror Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), spinach
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and spinach are fast-growing leafy vegetables for quick returns.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower transplants will mature during favorable market conditions.
    
• Advantage: Early harvests and good market prices for vegetables.
  

🌾 Karhal Block

• Sow now: Coriander, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, pepper
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander grows fast and radish is a good option for quick turn around time.
  • Transplanting of tomato and pepper this time leads to higher yield.
    
• Advantage: Good profitability and productivity.
  

🌾 Kishni Block

• Sow now: Spinach, carrot, beetroot
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach for fast crop rotation and Carrot and Beetroot as marketable options
  • Transplant tomato and chilli to avoid upcoming winter effect on the seedling.
    
• Advantage: Multiple harvests and good profitability
  

🌾 Kuraoli Block

• Sow now: Radish, turnip, spinach
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are short term crops whereas spinach is a good rotational crop.
  • Transplant chilli and brinjal for better yields.
    
• Advantage: A good turn around time and profitable yields
  

🌾 Mainpuri Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek (methi)
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and methi are fast-growing, providing quick income.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower transplants ensure optimal growth before winter.
    
• Advantage: Timely harvests and better market prices.
  

🌾 Sultan Ganj Block

• Sow now: Coriander, fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and fenugreek have shorter durations for quick income.
  • Transplanting tomato and chilli ensures better establishment and yields.
    
• Advantage: Faster cash flow and improved crop productivity.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot 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).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure 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 Mainpuri is all about smart planning:

• Complete harvesting of remaining monsoon vegetables like cucurbits and bhindi.
  
• Start quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, radish, and coriander for quick cash flow.
  
• Continue nursery raising and transplanting of winter vegetables: tomato, brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Prepare beds for early potato and pea, aiming for sowing towards month-end for good market rates.
  
• Regularly check for pests and diseases, and manage water wisely with light, timely irrigation.
  
  

By focusing on these steps—quick-growing greens for immediate income, proper nursery management for stable winter crops, and timely potato/pea for premium prices—you’ll set your farm up for a strong and profitable Rabi season in Mainpuri.