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

Are you a farmer from Mau, Uttar Pradesh (UP)? In November, in blocks like Chirayyakot, Dohari Ghat, Fatehpur Mandao, Ghosi, Mohammadabad Gohna, Pardaha, Ranipur, Ratanpura, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Paddy (late varieties), Sugarcane, Potato, Cauliflower, Radish, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Onion, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cabbage, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the primary Rabi sowing season as Kharif crops are harvested, making soil moisture management and timely irrigation critical for good germination. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mau 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, pigeon pea, and maize 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 and mustard continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (November)

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 November, 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 November, farmers can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Farmers

Mustard

Direct sowing; rows 30-40 cm apart

Good oilseed price; suitable for Mau's climate

Chickpea

Line sowing; 30-45 cm row spacing

Good pulse crop option; relatively low input

Wheat (Timely)

Sow in rows 20-22.5 cm apart

Staple food crop; ensures food security

Lentil

Direct sowing; 25-30 cm row spacing

Short duration pulse crop; improves soil fertility

Potato

Plant tubers at 60 x 20 cm spacing

High yielding crop; good market demand in Mau

Pea

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 5-7 cm plant spacing

Nitrogen fixing crop; good source of protein

Sugarcane (Autumn)

Plant setts in rows 90 cm apart

Good cash crop; supports sugar industry in Mau

Raya

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing

Oilseed crop; contributes to edible oil production

Barley

Sow in rows 22.5 cm apart

Suitable for marginal lands; used for feed and malt

Berseem (Fodder)

Broadcast sowing; ensure good soil moisture

Excellent fodder crop; improves livestock productivity

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

RaniPur

Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander, Radish

Tomato, Cauliflower

Diamondback Moth in Cabbage, Aphids in Mustard

Irrigate every 10-12 days

Badraon

Carrot, Turnip, Radish

Brinjal, Cabbage

Early Blight in Potato, Leaf Curl Virus in Tomato

Apply light irrigation to Potato

Kopaganj

Coriander, Pea

Tomato

Powdery Mildew in Cucurbits

Use drip/furrow irrigation

Ghosi

Radish, Spinach, Carrot

Tomato, Chilli

Tomato Fruit Borer

Mulch to conserve moisture

Muhammadabad Gohana

Leafy Greens, Early Pea

Tomato, Cabbage, Brinjal

Cutworms in Nurseries

Sprinkler/spray irrigation; avoid waterlogging

NathBhanjan

Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish

Tomato, Cauliflower

Whitefly in Okra

Light irrigation; improve drainage

Paradah

Spinach, Coriander

Tomato, Brinjal

Aphids in Greens

Shallow irrigation; no overwatering

Mau Nath Bhanjan

Carrot, Turnip, Spinach

Tomato

Powdery Mildew, Fruit Fly

Organic Mulch; Weekly Irrigation

RatanPura

Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Coriander

Brinjal, Cabbage

Shoot Borer in Brinjal

Irrigate nurseries every 4–5 days

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chirayyakot Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek
  • Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
  • Radish and Turnip provide quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Transplanting tomato/chilli/brinjal now benefits from favorable weather and reduces pest/disease pressure.
  • Advantage: Early income + healthier crops in Mau.
  • 🌾 Dohari Ghat Block

    • Sow now: Spinach, Mustard, Coriander
    • Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
    • How & Why:
      • Spinach provides fast income within a month.
      • Cabbage and Cauliflower thrive in November's cool weather in Mau.
    • Advantage: Quick cash + healthy cole crops.

    🌾 Fatehpur Mandao Block

    • Sow now: Pea, Garlic, Onion
    • Transplant: Tomato seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Peas and Garlic are well-suited for sowing in November in Mau.
      • Early Tomato transplant ensures better market price.
    • Advantage: Good yield and market price.

    🌾 Ghosi Block

    • Sow now: Fenugreek, Dill, Radish
    • Transplant: Chilli, Eggplant
    • How & Why:
      • Fenugreek and Dill can provide an early yield.
      • Chilli and Eggplant benefit from transplanting during this period in Mau.
    • Advantage: Timely yields and suitable weather.

    🌾 Mohammadabad Gohna Block

    • Sow now: Mustard, Potato
    • Transplant: Early Cauliflower
    • How & Why:
      • Mustard and Potato sowing is optimal in November in Mau.
      • Early Cauliflower transplanting can get better prices.
    • Advantage: Ideal sowing season and enhanced market rates.

    🌾 Pardaha Block

    • Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot, Spinach
    • Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
    • How & Why:
      • Carrot and Beetroot thrive in the cool climate of Mau in November.
      • Tomato and Brinjal transplanting at this time reduces pest pressure.
    • Advantage: Healthy crop with good yield.

    🌾 Ranipur Block

    • Sow now: Pea, Lentil, Gram
    • Transplant: Cabbage seedlings
    • How & Why:
      • Pea, Lentil and Gram sowing is ideal during this time.
      • Cabbage seedlings benefit from cooler weather in Mau.
    • Advantage: Optimal planting period and climate.

    🌾 Ratanpura Block

    • Sow now: Onion, Garlic, Fenugreek
    • Transplant: Chilli, Tomato
    • How & Why:
      • Onion and Garlic can be sown for a Rabi crop.
      • Transplanting Chilli and Tomato now can give a good yield in Mau.
    • Advantage: Rabi crop establishment and efficient yields.

    Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

    Key pests to watch

    • Cabbage/Cauliflower/Radish: Diamondback moth (DBM), Aphids
    • Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
    • Potato: Early blight, Aphids
    • Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
    • Leafy greens (Spinach, Coriander): Aphids, Leaf miner

    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

    • Irrigate every 8–12 days (soil and crop stage based), as per cooler weather.
    • Ensure consistent moisture for young Rabi crop seedlings; avoid waterlogging.
    • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and protect from cold.
    • Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for row crops.

    Conclusion

    November in Mau is all about smart planning:

    • Finish harvesting of any remaining late kharif crops and prepare fields for Rabi.
    • Start quick-growing leafy greens like Palak (Spinach), Dhania (Coriander), Methi (Fenugreek) for quick cash.
    • Transplant winter vegetable seedlings: Tamatar (Tomato), Baingan (Brinjal), Mirch (Chilli), Phoolgobhi (Cauliflower), Pattagobhi (Cabbage) at optimal spacing.
    • Sow Matar (Pea), Aloo (Potato), Pyaaz (Onion), Lahsun (Garlic) directly in the fields.
    • Maintain timely and light irrigation, keep an eye on winter pests, and prepare for colder nights.

    If you follow these steps block-wise—quick-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables like tomato/cabbage for stability, and timely main crops like pea/potato for premium—you’ll enter the peak winter season strong, steady, and profitable.

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