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

Are you a farmer from Moradabad, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Bhagowal, Bilari, Chhajlet, Dalpatpur, Katghar, Kundarki, Moradabad, Thakurdwara, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cowpea. 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 harvesting to Rabi sowing as the monsoon withdraws, making it crucial to use residual soil moisture for land preparation. So your planning now will decide your profits in December–January.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Moradabad 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: Sugarcane, paddy rice, maize, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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 Moradabad show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (October) in Moradabad

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 October – Crop + Method + Advantage

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhagowal Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish & Spinach are short duration crops, good for quick income.
  • Cauliflower & Cabbage seedlings should be 25-30 days old for transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures good yield and market price.
  

🌾 Bilari Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Prepare beds for: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard sowing in October ensures timely harvest and good oilseed yield.
  • Fenugreek & Coriander provide early green yields for local markets.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income from oilseeds and green leafy vegetables.
  

🌾 Chhajlet Block

• Sow now: Potato (early varieties)
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Early potato sowing avoids late blight disease.
  • Chilli and Brinjal transplanting ensures fruit setting before winter frost.
    
• Advantage: Higher yields and better disease management.
  

🌾 Dalpatpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
• Prepare for: Garlic planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Gram require cool weather for proper growth and yield.
  • Garlic beds need proper preparation for healthy bulb development.
    
• Advantage: Pulses and garlic are important cash crops for the region.
  

🌾 Katghar Block

• Sow now: Winter Vegetables like Carrot, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Radish will grow well in cooler temperatures.
  • Tomato and Capsicum should be transplanted for early yield.
    
• Advantage: Suitable for early harvesting and market price.
  

🌾 Kundarki Block

• Sow now: Leafy vegetables like Spinach, Fenugreek
• Prepare for: Potato planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick yield with leafy vegetables helps in short-term income.
  • Prepare the field for potato to sow by end of October.
    
• Advantage: Good soil for vegetable cultivation.
  

🌾 Moradabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides a good oilseed crop.
  • Fenugreek can be harvested early as a leafy vegetable.
    
• Advantage: Mixed cropping enhances soil fertility.
  

🌾 Thakurdwara Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are fast-growing vegetables.
  • Transplanting tomato now will ensure a harvest before severe winter.
    
• Advantage: Early yield ensures better market rates.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Radish): Aphids, Cutworm
  
  

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 appropriate crops where possible.
  

Conclusion

October in Moradabad is all about smart planning:

• Transplant ready saplings of Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cabbage, and Cauliflower.
  
• Direct sow root vegetables like Radish, Carrot, and Turnip for good yields.
  
• Plant early and main season Potato varieties for best results.
  
• Continue sowing quick-growing leafy greens like Spinach and Coriander for quick income.
  
• Monitor for early winter pests and diseases, and manage irrigation carefully.
  
  

If you follow these steps—short-duration greens for quick cash, timely transplanting of main season vegetables for stability, and planting key winter crops like potato—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable start to your winter season.