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

Are you a farmer from Pilibhit, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Amaria, Barkhera, Bilsanda, Bisalpur, Lalaurikhera, Marauri Kala, Pilibhit, Pooranpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Paddy, Sugarcane, Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Early Cauliflower. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cabbage, Late Cauliflower, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi sowing season after the Kharif harvest, and farmers often use pre-sowing irrigation (paleva) as soil moisture is decreasing. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pilibhit 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, maize, and pigeon pea 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: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early november, fields in Pilibhit 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):
Wheat, barley, mustard, gram (chickpea), lentil, field pea, and potato.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures good germination and establishment before winter.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion seedlings can be sown in the nursery for transplanting in January-February.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery raising helps in getting healthy transplants ready for the main season.

Sowing:
Continue sowing wheat, barley, mustard, gram, lentil, and field pea. Ensure proper seed treatment before sowing to protect against soil-borne diseases.

Potato:
Continue planting potatoes, especially with varieties suitable for longer duration and cold tolerance.

Vegetables:
Sow winter vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip directly in the field.
✅ Benefit – These provide a source of fresh vegetables for local markets and home consumption.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amaria Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish & Turnip are short duration crops fits well in crop rotation.
  • Seedbed preparation ensures timely transplanting in next month.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + timely vegetable production.

🌾 Barkhera Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Cauliflower (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & Methi provide quick returns in short period.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting can capture early market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + better market price.

🌾 Bilsanda Block

• Sow now: Radish, Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag)
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Sarson ka Saag are quick-growing, high-demand vegetables.
  • Seedbed preparation now ensures seedlings are ready for December transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash flow + healthy seedlings ready for transplant.

🌾 Bisalpur Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot & Turnip are profitable root crops suitable for sandy loam soils.
  • Early cabbage transplant benefits from milder weather, less pest pressure.
    
• Advantage: Good yields + reduced crop losses.

🌾 Lalaurikhera Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Prepare Seedbed: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi & Spinach are quick-growing leafy greens adding diversity to crop rotation.
  • Seedbed preparation ensures healthy brinjal seedlings for winter transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification + strong seedling base.

🌾 Marauri Kala Block

• Sow now: Radish, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish & Coriander are fast-maturing crops that can be harvested before main season crops.
  • Early tomato transplanting helps capitalize on better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Early income + premium prices for tomatoes.

🌾 Pilibhit Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag), Spinach
• Prepare Seedbed: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Sarson ka Saag & Spinach are highly nutritious and quick-growing leafy vegetables.
  • Seedbed preparation ensures strong chili and tomato seedlings for later transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Nutritional security + robust seedlings for future.

🌾 Pooranpur Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Carrot
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and Carrot are good choices for sandy loam soils in the area.
  • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage in November allows for good head formation in cooler weather.
    
• Advantage: Ideal crop selection + good yields in winter.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Pilibhit, November)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Potato/Pea: Early blight, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

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

Irrigation (Pilibhit, November)

• Give irrigation every 7-10 days, depending on soil type and crop need. Check soil moisture before watering.
  
• Water in the morning hours to allow leaves to dry before nightfall, reducing disease risk.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for row crops like potato, tomato, peas where possible.
  

Conclusion

November in Pilibhit is crucial for winter crop success:

• Harvest early leafy greens and root vegetables.
  
• Sow fast-growing greens like spinach, coriander for continuous income.
  
• Finish transplanting winter crops: cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, onion, tomato.
  
• Plant main season peas, potatoes, and garlic.
  
• Protect sensitive crops from potential frost and manage winter pests effectively.
  
  

By focusing on timely planting, crop protection, and consistent care, farmers can secure a strong and profitable winter harvest in Pilibhit.