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

Are you a farmer from Aligarh, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Akbarpur, Atrauli, Bani Kodra, Bijauli, Chharra, Dhanipur, Gonda, Iglas, Jawan, Khair, Lodha, Tappal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Carrot, Radish, Cauliflower, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. January is the peak of the Rabi season with cold weather, so managing irrigation is crucial for the standing crops as they approach maturity. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Aligarh 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 August

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, sugarcane, maize, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early August, fields in Krishnagiri show a mix of standing cereals/cash crops, vegetable nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulses.

What to start now (January) - Aligarh

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Fenugreek, Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Coriander.
✅ Benefit – Quick yield and good market price for early produce.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber (under polyhouse/protected conditions).
✅ Benefit – Allows early start for summer crops, fetching higher prices.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant onion seedlings and winter vegetables like cabbage and cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely crop establishment and optimal growth.

Oilseed crops:
Sowing of mustard and rapeseed can be continued in early January.
✅ Benefit – Good oilseed yield in suitable climate.

Pulses:
Sowing of chickpea and lentil can be done in the first half of January.
✅ Benefit – Provides nutritious pulse crop and improves soil fertility.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, oilseed, and pulse crops in January, farmers in Aligarh can enhance their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish & Spinach matures fast, giving quick income.
  • Tomato & Chili transplanting in January avoids frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Early harvest and good market price.
  

🌾 Atrauli Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Coriander, Potato.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard Greens & Coriander are short duration crops.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Cauliflower ensures timely harvest.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income sources.
  

🌾 Bani Kodra Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea fixes nitrogen, benefiting subsequent crops.
  • Early Tomato and Brinjal avoids peak summer stress.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + better yields.
  

🌾 Bijauli Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, Spinach, Radish.
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide fast returns.
  • Chili and Tomato benefit from cooler January weather for root establishment.
    
• Advantage: Fast income generation + healthy crop establishment.
  

🌾 Chharra Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Gram, Mustard.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses enrich soil and provide nutritional security.
  • Transplanting ensures timely harvest before summer heat.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement and stable food supply.
  

🌾 Dhanipur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a high-value cash crop.
  • Early Tomato and Chili avoid pest pressure later.
    
• Advantage: High returns and reduced pest problems.
  

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Coriander.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Mustard offer good returns in January.
  • Transplanting gives Cabbage a head start.
    
• Advantage: Good income and timely crop development.
  

🌾 Iglas Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Methi, Radish.
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Methi give quick cash flow.
  • Transplanted Tomato and Cauliflower yield early harvests.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and early vegetable availability.
  

🌾 Jawan Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops thrive in January's cooler soil.
  • Transplanted Chili and Brinjal avoid frost.
    
• Advantage: Improved root development and frost protection.
  

🌾 Khair Block

• Sow now: Gram, Mustard, Lentil.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses and Mustard are essential for crop rotation.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Cauliflower maximizes yield.
    
• Advantage: Sustainable cropping and high productivity.
  

🌾 Lodha Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, Spinach, Coriander.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fast-growing greens provide rapid income.
  • Transplanting in January yields healthier plants.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and robust crop development.
  

🌾 Tappal Block

• Sow now: Pea, Potato, Garlic.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea improves soil fertility.
  • Potatoes offer significant income potential.
    
  • Transplanting early Brinjal and Tomato leads to earlier harvests and premium prices.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil, higher income, and market advantages.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Aligarh, January)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Pea: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Late Blight, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, 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 (Aligarh, January)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, or based on soil moisture and crop need.
  
• For frost protection, a light irrigation in the evening can help if frost is predicted.
  
• Avoid waterlogging; ensure good drainage, especially for winter crops.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to conserve soil moisture and warmth.
  

Conclusion

January in Aligarh is all about smart management:

• Protect standing winter crops (e.g., potato, peas, brassicas, greens) from frost and intense cold.
  
• Regularly harvest mature winter vegetables for consistent income and to encourage fresh growth.
  
• Closely monitor for fungal diseases (like blight, powdery mildew) and aphids, common in foggy conditions.
  
• Provide light, timely morning irrigation, preventing waterlogging.
  
• Start nurseries for early spring/summer vegetables (e.g., bottle gourd, early tomato, brinjal) under protection for an early market advantage.
  
  

By prioritizing crop protection, timely harvesting, disease management, and early nursery preparation, you’ll ensure a strong, healthy, and profitable transition towards the warmer months.