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

Are you a farmer from Chandauli, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Barhani, Chahaniya, Chakia, Chandauli, Dhanapur, Naugarh, Niyamtabad, Sakaldiha, Shahabganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Carrot, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, with cold and dry weather making timely irrigation crucial for crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chandauli 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, potato, tomato, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, brinjal, tomato, 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: Chickpea and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January) - Chandauli

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 can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhani Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Mustard Greens, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal Seedlings
• How & Why:
• Radish and carrot mature quickly providing early income.
• Chili and Brinjal seedlings need time to establish before the colder weather intensifies.
• Advantage: Early cash crops plus time for longer duration vegetables to establish.
  

🌾 Chahaniya Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Garlic
• Transplant: Tomato Seedlings, Cabbage
• How & Why:
• Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander are fast-growing for quick returns.
• Tomato seedlings transplanted now benefit from warmer soil, leading to earlier yields.
• Advantage: Quick harvest of greens and earlier yield from main crops.
  

🌾 Chakia Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Peas, Potato
• Transplant: Cauliflower seedlings
• How & Why:
• Mustard, peas, and potato can withstand cooler temperatures.
• Cauliflower benefits from being transplanted early to mature before peak winter.
• Advantage: Planting cool-season staples and setting up for a good cauliflower harvest.
  

🌾 Chandauli Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Radish, carrot and turnip give faster returns, good for short duration crops.
• Transplanting tomato and chili now will give good yield with right care and protection.
• Advantage: Early income + good yield of vegetables.
  

🌾 Dhanapur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Methi
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings, cabbage
• How & Why:
• Spinach, coriander and methi provides quicker returns.
• Early Tomato transplant benefits from the remaining warmth in the soil.
  
• Advantage: Get the most benefit from quick growing crops, transplant for good yeild.
  

🌾 Naugarh Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Potato
• Transplant: Cauliflower seedlings
• How & Why:
• Garlic, Onion, and Potato are winter-hardy crops that do well when planted now.
• Early cauliflower transplanting allows the plants to mature before severe cold sets in.
• Advantage: Planting of key winter vegetables and ensuring good growth of cauliflower.
  

🌾 Niyamtabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek, Peas
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings
• How & Why:
• Mustard and fenugreek are quick to mature, and peas thrive in cooler weather.
• Brinjal benefits from being transplanted now to establish well before colder months.
• Advantage: A mix of quick turnover and longer-term crop establishment.
  

🌾 Sakaldiha Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili seedlings, Cabbage
• How & Why:
• Radish, carrot, and spinach offer fast harvests and good cash flow.
• Chili seedlings transplanted now take advantage of residual warmth to establish.
  
• Advantage: Quick yields from root crops, and earlier start for main season vegetables.
  

🌾 Shahabganj Block

• Sow now: Potato, Peas, Garlic
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
• Potato and peas thrive in the winter months, providing a good yield.
• Cauliflower planted now matures before the harshest part of winter, increasing yield.
  
• Advantage: Planting cool season vegetable and harvest good yield.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Leafy Greens (Palak, Sarson): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Peas: Aphids, Pod borer, Powdery Mildew
  
• Potato/Tomato (if planted): Aphids, Early Blight
  
• Brinjal (if present): Fruit 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

• Irrigate sparingly (every 10-15 days or as needed) based on soil moisture and winter dew.
  
• Water in the morning to allow plants to dry, reducing fungal risks and aiding frost protection.
  
• Ensure good drainage in nurseries to prevent waterlogging in cold conditions.
  
• Continue mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and protect roots from cold.
  

Conclusion

January in Chandauli is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting mature winter crops like potato, cauliflower, cabbage, and greens.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander) and root vegetables (radish, carrot) for continuous supply.
  
• Provide good care for established winter crops (tomato, brinjal, peas) and protect from frost.
  
• Begin preparing nurseries for early summer vegetables like chili, capsicum, and bottle gourd.
  
• Monitor for pests/diseases and manage irrigation carefully, especially during cold spells.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—continuous harvest of winter crops for cash flow, timely sowing for spring vegetables, and frost protection for stability—you’ll ensure a strong start to the new year, steady income, and healthy fields.