Vegetables to grow in january in Azamgarh up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Azamgarh, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Ahraula, Azmatgarh, Bilariaganj, Burhanpur, Fatehpur, Haraiya, Jahanaganj, Jeeyanpur, Kandharpur, Karampur, Kaulsa, Maharajganj, Martinganj, Mehnagar, Mirzamurad, Mohammadpur, Mubarakpur, Palhani, Pavai, Phulpur, Raunapar, Rani Ki Sarai, Sagri, Sathiaon, Tarwa, Thekma, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, with cold weather reducing the need for frequent irrigation, but maintaining soil moisture is crucial for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

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

What fields typically look like early october

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, sugarcane, 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 groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January) in Azamgarh

Sowing of Mustard: Farmers of Azamgarh can continue sowing mustard as this is the right time and temperature for it.

Sowing of Potato: Farmers can sow potato, as temperature and environment of Azamgarh is suitable for it.

Sowing of Wheat: Farmers can continue the sowing of wheat in Azamgarh as this is the perfect time for it.

Sowing of Garlic: This is the right time to sow Garlic. Azamgarh farmers can earn a good profit by sowing it.

Sowing of onion: Sowing of onion can be started by the farmers of Azamgarh. This can give good returns.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing crops like mustard, potato, wheat, garlic, and onion in January, farmers of Azamgarh can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahraula Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as intercrop in sugarcane fields.
  • Pea benefits from the cool weather for optimal growth.
• Advantage: Intercropping and early sowing can increase overall yield.
  

🌾 Azmatgarh Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot thrive in well-drained soil.
  • Early seedbeds ensure timely transplanting of cabbage and cauliflower.
• Advantage: Early harvest of root vegetables and timely planting of cole crops.
  

🌾 Bilariaganj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and Spinach are short duration crops providing quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomato and chilli seedlings allows for efficient land use.
• Advantage: Quick income from short-duration crops and efficient use of land for vegetable cultivation.
  

🌾 Burhanpur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Prepare Seedbeds: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require cool temperatures for bulb formation.
  • Preparing capsicum seedbeds ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting later.
• Advantage: High market demand for garlic and onion, and timely availability of capsicum seedlings.
  

🌾 Fatehpur Block

• Sow now: Coriander (Dhaniya), Mustard Greens
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Mustard Greens grow well in cool weather.
  • Early transplanting of brinjal can help in getting better market prices.
• Advantage: Quick harvest of greens and potential for higher returns with early brinjal.
  

🌾 Haraiya Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil (Masoor)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Lentil fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility.
  • Preparing tomato and chili seedbeds ensures timely transplanting.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and timely planting of solanaceous crops.
  

🌾 Jahanaganj Block

• Sow now: Potato, Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato benefits from the cool temperatures and short days.
  • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage seedlings allows for efficient use of space.
• Advantage: High yield of potato and timely planting of cole crops.
  

🌾 Jeeyanpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Fenugreek are fast-growing leafy vegetables.
  • Preparing brinjal and tomato seedbeds ensures availability of seedlings.
• Advantage: Quick income from leafy vegetables and timely availability of vegetable seedlings.
  

🌾 Kandharpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea thrive in the cool weather conditions.
  • Early transplanting of chili can result in better yields.
• Advantage: Oilseed and pulse production, and early chili production.
  

🌾 Karampur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot grow well in sandy loam soil.
  • Preparing cabbage seedbeds ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.
• Advantage: Production of root vegetables and timely planting of cabbage.
  

🌾 Kaulsa Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require cool climate for proper bulb development.
  • Transplanting tomato can help in early harvest and better market price.
• Advantage: High-value crops and potential for good returns from early tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Maharajganj Block

• Sow now: Coriander (Dhaniya), Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Fenugreek are short duration crops with good market demand.
  • Preparing brinjal seedbeds ensures timely availability of seedlings.
• Advantage: Quick income from spices and timely planting of brinjal.
  

🌾 Martinganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil (Masoor)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Lentil fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Transplanting cauliflower allows for proper spacing and growth.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and timely planting of cauliflower.
  

🌾 Mehnagar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip grow quickly and provide early income.
  • Preparing tomato and chili seedbeds ensures healthy seedlings.
• Advantage: Quick returns from root vegetables and timely availability of solanaceous seedlings.
  

🌾 Mirzamurad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Mustard Greens are leafy vegetables with a short growth period.
  • Transplanting cabbage allows for better head formation.
• Advantage: Quick income from leafy vegetables and improved cabbage yield.
  

🌾 Mohammadpur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Onion
• Prepare Seedbeds: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and Onion benefit from the cool weather.
  • Capsicum seedbeds ensure timely availability of seedlings.
• Advantage: High-value crops and timely planting of capsicum.
  

🌾 Mubarakpur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Coriander are important spices with good market value.
  • Transplanting brinjal can help in early harvest.
• Advantage: High-value spices and potential for early brinjal production.
  

🌾 Palhani Block

• Sow now: Pea, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Fenugreek are suitable for intercropping.
  • Preparing tomato seedbeds ensures timely planting.
• Advantage: Soil improvement and timely planting of tomato.
  

🌾 Pavai Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot grow well in the cool season.
  • Transplanting cauliflower ensures proper spacing.
• Advantage: Root vegetable production and timely planting of cole crops.
  

🌾 Phulpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Spinach
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Spinach are quick-growing crops.
  • Preparing cabbage seedbeds ensures healthy seedlings.
• Advantage: Quick income and timely planting of cabbage.
  

🌾 Raunapar Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require cool temperatures for bulb formation.
  • Transplanting chili allows for early yield.
• Advantage: High-value crops and early chili production.
  

🌾 Rani Ki Sarai Block

• Sow now: Coriander (Dhaniya), Mustard Greens
• Prepare Seedbeds: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Mustard Greens are leafy vegetables.
  • Preparing brinjal and tomato seedbeds ensures timely planting.
• Advantage: Leafy vegetable production and timely planting of solanaceous crops.
  

🌾 Sagri Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil (Masoor)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Lentil fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures proper spacing.
• Advantage: Soil improvement and timely planting of cole crops.
  

🌾 Sathiaon Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip are quick-growing root crops.
  • Preparing tomato seedbeds ensures timely planting.
• Advantage: Early income and timely planting of tomato.
  

🌾 Tarwa Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Fenugreek are short duration crops.
  • Transplanting brinjal can help in early harvest.
• Advantage: Quick income and potential for early brinjal production.
  

🌾 Thekma Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Cabbage, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Coriander grow well in cool weather.
  • Preparing cabbage and chili seedbeds ensures timely planting.
• Advantage: Oilseed and spice production, and timely planting of cole crops and chili.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Pea/Potato: Aphids, Pod borer (pea)
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/stems away from the field.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies/aphids; keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Irrigate lightly every 10–15 days, based on soil moisture (less in cold).
  
• Water in the morning to allow plants to dry before cold nights; ensure good drainage.
  
• Mulch with straw/dry leaves to retain soil warmth and moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Check soil moisture regularly; winter crops need less frequent watering.
  

Conclusion

January in Azamgarh is all about smart planning:

• Keep harvesting mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, peas, and root crops.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, mustard) for continuous market sales.
  
• Start nurseries for early summer crops like tomato, brinjal, chilli, and capsicum to get a head start.
  
• Plant onion sets or seedlings for a good spring harvest.
  
• Protect sensitive crops from frost and maintain timely light irrigation and weeding.
  
  

If you focus on continuous harvesting of winter crops for steady income, raising early nurseries for future produce, and protecting against the January cold, you’ll keep your farm productive, prepare well for spring, and maintain a profitable flow.