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

Are you a farmer from Shravasti, up (UP)? In October, in blocks like Bhinga, Ikauna, Jamunaha, Sirsiya, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cowpea, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Radish are also being sown. October marks the end of the Kharif harvest and the beginning of the Rabi sowing season, with receding monsoon moisture making pre-sowing irrigation important for establishing the new crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in November–December.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shravasti 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, maize, and pigeon pea 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 (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (October) - Shravasti

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Barley, Wheat (late varieties), Fenugreek, Coriander, Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach.
✅ Benefit – These are cool-season crops and can be sown directly in the field for optimal growth in Shravasti.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion seedlings can be prepared now for transplanting later. Also, continue caring for tomato, brinjal, and chili seedlings prepared in the previous month.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for transplanting in Shravasti's climate.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant cauliflower, cabbage, and brinjal seedlings. Also, transplant onion seedlings as they become ready. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Transplanting at the right time maximizes yield potential in Shravasti-up.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Continue sowing cucurbits like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and cucumber, especially if irrigation is available. Protect from frost in later stages.
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables and steady income in Shravasti, if protected from frost.

Potato (early varieties):
Plant early varieties of potato for an early harvest. Ensure proper drainage and soil preparation.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches a good price in the market in Shravasti-up.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhinga Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek, Coriander
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot & Turnip gives 30-40 day quick cash between major crops.
  • October transplanting of Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato ensures harvest before severe winter.
    
• Advantage: Quick root vegetables + timely vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Ikauna Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & Fenugreek gives 25-30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • October transplanting of Cabbage & Cauliflower ensures good head formation in favorable weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick leafy vegetables + timely Cole crops = extra income.
  

🌾 Jamunaha Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish & Spinach gives 25-30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • October transplanting of Tomato & Chilli benefits from milder weather for establishment.
    
• Advantage: Quick vegetables + timely vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Sirsiya Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Brinjal, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek gives 30 day quick cash between major crops. Mustard & Pea provides longer duration yield
  • October transplanting of Brinjal & Cabbage ensures healthy plant growth before winter sets in.
    
• Advantage: Quick leafy vegetable and oilseed + timely vegetables = extra income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (October, Shravasti-UP)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/pods/fruits.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers; 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 seedbeds; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for high-value crops where possible.
  

Conclusion

October in Shravasti is crucial for setting up your winter harvest:

• Sow main season quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for continuous income.
  
• Start main season sowing of peas and potatoes for good yields.
  
• Transplant winter vegetable seedlings: tomato, brinjal, chili, cauliflower, and cabbage for major harvest.
  
• Plant root crops like radish, carrot, and turnip.
  
• Keep a close watch on young plants for pests and diseases, and provide timely, light irrigation.
  
  

If you focus on planting main winter crops, managing your quick greens, and ensuring timely care, you’ll secure a strong and profitable winter harvest.