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

Are you a farmer from Mirzapur, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Ahraura, Baraud, Jahanpur, Lalganj, Majhawan, Marihan, Mirzapur, Narayanpur, Pahari, Patehra, Rajgarh, Shikhar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pigeon Pea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October marks the transition from Kharif harvest to the Rabi sowing season, and with monsoon withdrawn, farmers should manage soil moisture carefully for new plantings. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mirzapur 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: Paddy, maize, pigeonpea, and okra 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: Urd bean and sesame continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) in Mirzapur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Pea, Barley, Wheat (late October).
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely planting for optimal yield in the winter season.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion seedlings can be raised in nurseries for transplanting later in the season.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early establishment and bulbing of onions.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Cauliflower and Cabbage seedlings can be transplanted to the main field.
✅ Benefit – Capitalizes on the cooler weather for healthy plant growth.

Vegetable crops (with irrigation):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander.
✅ Benefit – Provides quick returns and caters to local market demand for fresh produce.

Potato Planting:
Start planting potatoes, focusing on early varieties.
✅ Benefit – Early potato harvest often fetches better prices.

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

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

"

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

"

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahraura Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
• These vegetables are suitable for the October climate in Mirzapur.
• Ensure proper soil preparation and irrigation for optimal growth.

Advantage: Early winter vegetables provide good market prices.

🌾 Baraud Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens are quick-growing and provide early income.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting after paddy harvest.
• Advantage: Utilize post-monsoon moisture for successful crop establishment.
  

🌾 Jahanpur Block

• Sow now: Potato (early varieties), Pea
• Transplant: Brinjal (Eggplant)
• How & Why:
  
  • Early potato and pea cultivation avoids frost damage.
  • Transplant brinjal seedlings raised in the nursery.
• Advantage: Get ahead of the market with early winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion require a long growing season, plant early.
  • Prepare nurseries for winter vegetables.
• Advantage: Good cash crops for the rabi season. Well-prepared seedlings ensure healthy transplants.
  

🌾 Majhawan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in cooler temperatures.
  • Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market demand.
  

🌾 Marihan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables for early returns.
  • Transplant seedlings raised in the nursery.
• Advantage: Utilize available moisture and sunlight for optimal growth.
  

🌾 Mirzapur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard
• Transplant: Brinjal (Eggplant), Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Mustard can be sown to utilise the cooler weather for better yield.
  • Transplanting of Brinjal and Tomato should be carried out with care.
• Advantage: Suitable crops for the Mirzapur region.
  

🌾 Narayanpur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Onion
• Prepare Nursery: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and Onion are important rabi crops. Early planting gives better yields.
  • Nursery preparation for winter vegetables should begin now.
• Advantage: Maximize Rabi season yield.
  

🌾 Pahari Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration crops for quick income.
  • Transplant chilli and brinjal seedlings.
• Advantage: Suitable for small landholdings. Early income from vegetable sales.
  

🌾 Patehra Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Mustard
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Mustard are important rabi crops for this region.
  • Prepare nurseries for winter vegetables.
• Advantage: Good returns from cash crops. Seedlings will be ready for transplanting in November.
  

🌾 Rajgarh Block

• Sow now: Pea, Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea is a good nitrogen-fixing crop.
  • Early sowing of radish and carrot ensures good yields.
• Advantage: Improve soil fertility. Good market price for early vegetables.
  

🌾 Shikhar Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania), Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing leafy vegetables for early income.
  • Transplant tomato seedlings raised in the nursery.
• Advantage: Good returns from quick harvest. Maximise land use.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cauliflower/Cabbage: Diamondback moth, aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
• Potato: Early blight, aphids
  
• Peas/Leafy greens: Aphids, powdery mildew (peas), leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/plants immediately to prevent spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days for newly planted rabi crops, adjust for established plants (soil-moisture based).
  
• Ensure good drainage, especially in seedbeds, to avoid fungal diseases.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds, especially as winter approaches.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, particularly for row crops like potato, cauliflower, tomato.
  

Conclusion

October in Mirzapur is all about smart planning:

• Focus on full-swing planting of main winter vegetables like potato.
  
• Direct sow quick-growing greens such as spinach, radish, and coriander for early income.
  
• Transplant seedlings of tomato, brinjal, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage at the right time.
  
• Plant early pea varieties for better market rates and a quick harvest.
  
• Maintain timely irrigation and be vigilant against early pest and disease attacks.
  
  

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.