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

Are you a farmer from Varanasi, up (UP)? In November, in blocks like Araziline, Badagaon, Chiraigaon, Cholapur, Harahua, Kashi Vidyapith, Pindra, Sewapuri, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Paddy, Sugarcane, Potato, Mustard, Maize, Cauliflower. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion, Cabbage, Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard greens are also being sown. November is the peak Rabi sowing season after the Kharif harvest, with cool, dry weather requiring timely irrigation for new plantings as soil moisture recedes. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Varanasi 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: Rice, maize, sugarcane, 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: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (November) - Varanasi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Peas, chickpeas, lentils, mustard, and barley.
✅ Benefit – These are cool-season crops well-suited for Varanasi's climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion nurseries can be started now for transplanting in late December or January.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early onion production and potentially higher market prices.

Planting:
Garlic and potato can be planted directly in the field.
✅ Benefit – These are important cash crops for Varanasi farmers.

Vegetable crops:
Radish, carrot, spinach, fenugreek, coriander, and cauliflower can be sown.
✅ Benefit – Provides a variety of vegetables for local markets and household consumption.

Wheat sowing:
This is the ideal time for sowing wheat in Varanasi. Use recommended varieties and follow proper sowing techniques.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures good yield and quality.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, planting, and timely sowing of rabi crops in November, Varanasi farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Araziline Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops providing quick income.
  • Transplanting tomato/chilli/brinjal seedlings now will ensure harvest before severe winter.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest of vegetables = better market price in Varanasi.
  

🌾 Badagaon Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as a border crop and provides additional income.
  • Timely transplanting of cauliflower/cabbage ensures good head formation.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crops & quality produce = enhanced profitability in Varanasi.
  

🌾 Chiraigaon Block

• Sow now: Pea, Potato
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Potato can withstand cooler temperatures, ensuring stable yield.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting helps to avoid glut in the market.
    
• Advantage: Staggered sowing & marketing = risk mitigation in Varanasi.
  

🌾 Cholapur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Chilli (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require a longer growing season and benefit from early sowing.
  • Early chilli transplanting can provide an early yield and good prices.
    
• Advantage: High value crops & early market access = maximized returns in Varanasi.
  

🌾 Harahua Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana)
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and Chickpea are important pulses that can improve soil fertility.
  • Focus on sowing these crops for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement & pulse production = sustainable farming in Varanasi.
  

🌾 Kashi Vidyapith Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Spinach, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oilseed, Spinach and Fenugreek provide green leafy vegetables.
  • Transplanting of Tomato and Brinjal ensure production before peak winter.
    
• Advantage: Source of oil, green leafy vegetables, and solanaceous vegetables= nutritional security in Varanasi.
  

🌾 Pindra Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot give quick returns; pea is a good legume.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower can grow well in the climate of Varanasi.
    
• Advantage: Quick return and balanced crop production = stable income for farmers of Varanasi.
  

🌾 Sewapuri Block

• Sow now: Potato, Onion
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and Onion fetch good price in the market; Chilli and Tomato also have high demand.
  • Transplanting of Chilli and Tomato is beneficial in this time of the year.
    
• Advantage: High value crops = better economic returns for farmers of Varanasi.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Potato: Aphids, Early blight
  
  

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 10–12 days depending on soil and crop stage.
  
• Check soil moisture; water when top 2-3 inches feel dry.
  
• Avoid waterlogging, especially in seedbeds and for root crops.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  

Conclusion

November in Varanasi is all about smart planning:

• Continue transplanting main season vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cabbage, and Cauliflower.
  
• Direct sow winter greens: Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Radish, and Carrot for regular harvest.
  
• Complete sowing of main season Pea varieties for optimal yield.
  
• Start earthing up for earlier planted Potato and root crops.
  
• Regularly check for pests (like aphids) and diseases; maintain light, timely morning irrigation.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—ensuring good establishment of main winter vegetables for stability, quick-growing greens for cash flow, and timely pea for good returns—you’ll secure a strong and profitable start to your winter harvest.