Vegetables to grow in september in Sitapur up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Sitapur, up (UP)? In September, in blocks like Ailiya, Biswan, Brahman, Gonda Mau, Har Gaon, Karsara, Khairabad, Laharpur, Mahmoodabad, Maholi, Mishrikh, Par Sendi, Pisawan, Ram Kot, Reusa, Sakalpur, Sidhauli, Tambaur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Cowpea. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. September marks the end of the Kharif season as the monsoon withdraws, making it a key time to manage soil moisture and prepare fields for upcoming Rabi crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in October–November.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sitapur district for the month of September. 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 September according to your area.

What fields typically look like early september

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, maize, pigeon pea, and okra 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 groundnut continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (September) in Sitapur

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 in Sitapur can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ailiya 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.
  

🌾 Biswan Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, cowpea (for green pods)
• Prepare beds for: Chilli, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus is a fast-growing green; cowpea adds nitrogen to soil.
  • Raising seedlings now allows transplanting in October.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + timely vegetable planting.
  

🌾 Brahman Block

• Sow now: Okra, cucumber, bitter gourd
• Thinning & Weeding: Ensure proper spacing & remove weeds.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables thrive in September's warmth & moisture.
  • Weed-free fields prevent nutrient competition.
    
• Advantage: Healthy growth & high yields.
  

🌾 Gonda Mau Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip (early varieties)
• Prepare land for: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Early root crops avoid peak winter frost damage.
  • Well-prepared land ensures good potato tuber development.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest & healthy potato crop.
  

🌾 Har Gaon Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), dill (suwa)
• Transplant: Cabbage, early cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and suwa can be harvested quickly for additional income.
  • Early cauliflower benefits from the cooling weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + early market advantage.
  

🌾 Karsara Block

• Sow now: Palak (spinach), dhaniya (coriander)
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide fast income.
  • Transplanting allows for better control of growing conditions.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash flow and healthier plants.
  

🌾 Khairabad Block

• Sow now: Lauki (bottle gourd), torai (ridge gourd)
• Support: Provide support for climbing vegetables.
• How & Why:
  
  • Gourds thrive in the remaining warmth of September.
  • Proper support ensures better air circulation and reduces disease.
    
• Advantage: Healthy gourds and good yields.
  

🌾 Laharpur Block

• Sow now: Arbi (colocasia), colocasia (for leaves)
• Weed control: Keep the area weed-free.
• How & Why:
  
  • Colocasia requires consistent moisture and weed control.
  • Weeding prevents nutrient competition and disease spread.
    
• Advantage: Healthy colocasia crop.
  

🌾 Mahmoodabad Block

• Sow now: Beans (bush type), cluster beans (guar)
• Soil Preparation: Ensure well-drained soil.
• How & Why:
  
  • Beans and cluster beans grow well in well-drained soil during this season.
  • Proper soil preparation ensures good root development.
    
• Advantage: Good bean yields.
  

🌾 Maholi Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
• Thinning: Thin out seedlings for better growth.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops benefit from the cooling weather.
  • Thinning allows for proper development of the roots.
    
• Advantage: Healthy root crops.
  

🌾 Mishrikh Block

• Sow now: Onion, garlic
• Soil: Prepare well-drained beds.
• How & Why:
  
  • September is ideal for planting onion and garlic.
  • Well-drained beds prevent waterlogging.
    
• Advantage: Healthy onion and garlic crops.
  

🌾 Par Sendi Block

• Sow now: Spinach, fenugreek, coriander
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer.
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy greens benefit from the cooler temperatures.
  • Fertilizer provides essential nutrients for growth.
    
• Advantage: Quick-growing leafy greens.
  

🌾 Pisawan Block

• Sow now: Turnip, radish, carrot
• Soil loosening: Ensure soil is loose for root development.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops thrive in loose soil.
  • The weather is ideal for their development.
    
• Advantage: Well-developed root crops.
  

🌾 Ram Kot Block

• Sow now: Peas, mustard
• Seed treatment: Treat seeds before sowing.
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas and mustard are good cool-season crops.
  • Seed treatment prevents soil-borne diseases.
    
• Advantage: Healthy plants and good yields.
  

🌾 Reusa Block

• Sow now: Potato (early variety)
• Land preparation: Ensure well-tilled and fertile land.
• How & Why:
  
  • Early potato varieties benefit from September planting.
  • Fertile land ensures good tuber development.
    
• Advantage: Early potato harvest.
  

🌾 Sakalpur Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus, spinach
• Irrigation: Provide regular irrigation.
• How & Why:
  
  • Amaranthus and spinach grow rapidly with adequate moisture.
  • Irrigation ensures consistent growth.
    
• Advantage: Quick yield of leafy greens.
  

🌾 Sidhauli Block

• Sow now: Coriander, fenugreek
• Pest control: Monitor and control pests.
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and fenugreek thrive in cooler weather.
  • Pest control prevents damage and yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Healthy herb crop.
  

🌾 Tambaur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, onion
• Manure: Apply organic manure.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion benefit from September planting.
  • Organic manure enriches the soil and promotes healthy growth.
    
• Advantage: Healthy garlic and onion crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Sitapur, UP - September)

• Okra: Fruit borer, jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, downy mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• 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), depending on any late monsoon showers.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper 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

September in Sitapur is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing monsoon vegetables.
  
• Start quick leafy greens (spinach, coriander) for early cash.
  
• Raise and transplant winter vegetable nurseries (tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage).
  
• Target early pea or potato planting by month-end for good prices.
  
• Monitor pests and diseases; ensure proper irrigation and drainage.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—short-duration greens for cash flow, medium/long-duration vegetables for stability, and timely early pea/potato for premium—you’ll enter the winter season strong, steady, and profitable.