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

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Agauta, Anupshahr, Bulandshahr, Danpur, Debai, Gulaothi, Jahangirabad, Khurja, Lakhaoti, Pahasu, Shikarpur, Siana, Sikandrabad, Unchagaon, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Carrot, Radish, Turnip, Peas, Cauliflower. 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 dry winter conditions requiring careful and timely irrigation for maturing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bulandshahr 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 january

• Standing/harvest crops: Mustard, sugarcane, potato, and wheat are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and onion 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: Gram and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January) in Bulandshahr

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 January, 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 January in Bulandshahr, farmers can increase their income.

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

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Agauta Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal (early varieties).
• How & Why:
• Radish and Turnip are short-duration crops providing quick returns.
• Early Chili and Brinjal transplanting ensures harvest before peak winter.
  
• Advantage: Early cash flow + higher market price before glut.
  

🌾 Anupshahr Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach (Palak), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties), Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi, Palak, and Dhania offer quick income within 30-45 days.
  • Early Tomato and Cabbage transplanting avoids frost damage and yields better prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and reduced risk of frost damage.
  

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag), Radish, Carrot.
• Transplant: Cauliflower (early varieties), Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard Greens are a quick-growing, high-demand winter vegetable.
  • Early Cauliflower and Tomato transplanting avoids late-season price drops.
    
• Advantage: High demand for greens and early harvest of main vegetables.
  

🌾 Danpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram, Lentil.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli (protected conditions).
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, Gram, and Lentil are suitable for sowing with good soil moisture.
  • Protect early transplanted Tomato and Chilli from frost.
    
• Advantage: Utilize residual moisture; early start for summer vegetables under protection.
  

🌾 Debai Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties), Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Methi are short duration crops with quick returns.
  • Early Tomato and Cabbage avoid peak frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from short-duration crops and frost-protected transplanting.
  

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili (early varieties under protection).
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip provide a fast yield and income.
  • Protect early Brinjal and Chili seedlings from frost.
    
• Advantage: Early cash crops; early Brinjal and Chili under protected cultivation.
  

🌾 Jahangirabad Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander.
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower (early season varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi, Spinach, and Coriander ensure quick returns and improve soil health.
  • Early transplanting of Tomato and Cauliflower can avoid late-season price drops.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced soil fertility and early income from vegetables.
  

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Radish, Carrot.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili (under polyhouse or protected conditions).
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard Greens (Sarson) are quick to mature and provide a fast return.
  • Tomato and Chili require frost protection in January for early yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from Mustard Greens and early vegetables with protection.
  

🌾 Lakhaoti Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish.
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Methi provide quick harvests and income.
  • Early Cabbage and Cauliflower transplanting allows harvest before the market glut.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns plus premium price for early harvest.
  

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram, Mustard.
• Transplant: Tomato (under low tunnels), Chili (under protection).
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, Gram and Mustard are suitable for sowing due to residual moisture.
  • Protect Tomato and Chili from frost with low tunnels or polyhouse.
    
• Advantage: Better yield in winter crops and early start for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Radish, Spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties), Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Radish provide quick income in a short time.
  • Early Tomato and Cabbage harvest can fetch a higher price.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income and potentially higher profits.
  

🌾 Siana Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander, Mustard Greens.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Tomato (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek, Coriander, and Mustard Greens provide quick returns.
  • Early transplanting of Cauliflower and Tomato helps in getting early yield.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and higher prices for early produce.
  

🌾 Sikandrabad Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili (early varieties under protection).
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip ensure fast yields and quick income generation.
  • Early Brinjal and Chili require protection from frost.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from root crops and early vegetables under protected environment.
  

🌾 Unchagaon Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties), Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, Fenugreek and Radish mature quickly, providing a fast income.
  • Early Tomato and Cabbage avoid the peak frost and pest season.
    
• Advantage: Faster returns and reduced risk of crop damage from frost.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Bulandshahr, January)

• Peas & Beans: Pod borer, Powdery mildew, Aphids
  
• Cabbage & Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Leafy Greens (Spinach, Mustard): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Potato & Tomato: Early blight (Potato), Aphids, 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 (Bulandshahr, January)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, based on soil moisture and cold conditions.
  
• Irrigate preferably in the afternoon to avoid frost and ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, control weeds, and protect roots from cold.
  
• Ensure good drainage in all fields to prevent waterlogging during cold.
  

Conclusion

January in Bulandshahr is about safeguarding crops and planning ahead:

• Prioritize frost protection for all standing crops and young plants.
  
• Continue harvesting mature winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas for steady income.
  
• Undertake fresh sowing of leafy greens (spinach, coriander) and root crops (carrot, radish) in protected beds.
  
• Initiate nursery raising for upcoming summer vegetables like tomato, brinjal, and chilli.
  
• Maintain light, timely irrigation and be vigilant against common winter pests.
  
  

By focusing on crop protection, ensuring continuous harvest, and making smart sowing and nursery plans, you’ll navigate the coldest month successfully and prepare for a bountiful spring.