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

Are you a farmer from Mau, Uttar Pradesh (UP)? In October, in blocks like Badraon, Dohrighat, Fatehpur Mandaon, Ghosi, Kopaganj, Mau Sadar, Parwar, Ranipur, Ratanpura, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Okra, Cowpea, Sponge Gourd, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif harvest and the beginning of the Rabi sowing season, with monsoon withdrawal meaning farmers must now manage soil moisture carefully for land preparation. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mau 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: Rice, maize, pigeon pea, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, 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 groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Chickpea, Lentil, Mustard, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach.
✅ Benefit – These are winter crops and bring good income.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant Cabbage, Cauliflower seedlings from nurseries.
✅ Benefit – Better crop establishment and growth.

Potato:
Start sowing early potato varieties.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches higher price.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in October in Mau, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Badraon Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Dohrighat Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Fatehpur Mandaon Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Ghosi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Kopaganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Mau Sadar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Parwar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Ranipur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Ratanpura Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, methi, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & methi give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly, jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm, leaf miner
  
• 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

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), adjust for crop needs.
  
• 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

October in Mau is all about setting up for a strong winter harvest:

• Focus on transplanting winter vegetables like tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and cabbage from nursery.
  
• Direct sow root vegetables (carrot, radish) and leafy greens (spinach, fenugreek, coriander) for quick returns.
  
• Sow main season pea crop for good yields and market stability.
  
• Begin potato sowing or earthing up for early varieties.
  
• Regularly check for pests/diseases and manage them proactively.
  
• Provide light, timely irrigation and essential nutrients to young crops.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—focusing on timely transplanting, strategic direct sowing, and proper care for main crops like pea and potato—you’ll establish a strong foundation for a profitable winter harvest.