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

Are you a farmer from Deoria, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Baitalpur, Bankata, Barhaj, Bhaluani, Bhatni, Bhatpar Rani, Deoria Sadar, Desai Deoria, Gauribazar, Khukhundu, Lar, Pathardeva, Rampur Karkhana, Rudrapur, Salempur, Tarkulwa, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Wheat, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, and with low rainfall, managing soil moisture through timely irrigation is crucial for the standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Deoria 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, sugarcane, and wheat are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, 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: Pigeon pea and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January) - Deoria

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, farmers in Deoria can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Baitalpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Mustard Greens
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Transplant chili and brinjal for a head start before the main season.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest and early season vegetables lead to higher profits.
  

🌾 Bankata Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Tomato Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and fenugreek offer quick returns in a short time.
  • Transplanting tomato seedlings now gives you an advantage for the coming season.
    
• Advantage: Early cash flow and timely tomato production.
  

🌾 Barhaj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea are winter crops that thrive in this climate.
  • Transplant cabbage for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Optimal planting window for winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Bhaluani Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion are profitable winter crops.
  • Transplant capsicum for early yield and better prices.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Bhatni Block

• Sow now: Potato
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a major crop here, sow certified seeds.
  • Transplant broccoli for a healthy harvest.
    
• Advantage: Staple crop and nutritious vegetable.
  

🌾 Bhatpar Rani Block

• Sow now: Gram (Chickpea), Lentil (Masoor)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Gram and lentil improve soil fertility and provide good returns.
  • Transplant cauliflower for winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Legumes for soil health and cauliflower for market.
  

🌾 Deoria Sadar Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick growing greens give fast income.
  • Early tomato transplant gives higher market price.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash and higher profits.
  

🌾 Desai Deoria Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens, Radish
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick maturing greens for fast turnaround.
  • Brinjal transplant for good yields.
    
• Advantage: Speedy returns and profitable vegetable crop.
  

🌾 Gauribazar Block

• Sow now: Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea thrives in January.
  • Cabbage transplant provides a reliable crop.
    
• Advantage: Traditional winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Khukhundu Block

• Sow now: Carrot
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot grows well in sandy loam soil.
  • Chili transplant ensures a good start.
    
• Advantage: High demand vegetables.
  

🌾 Lar Block

• Sow now: Garlic
• Transplant: Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic fetches good price.
  • Capsicum transplant for early harvest.
    
• Advantage: Profitable crops.
  

🌾 Pathardeva Block

• Sow now: Onion
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion does well in this region.
  • Broccoli transplant for winter.
    
• Advantage: Suitable climate for these vegetables.
  

🌾 Rampur Karkhana Block

• Sow now: Potato
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a staple crop.
  • Cauliflower transplant provides good yield.
    
• Advantage: Reliable and profitable vegetables.
  

🌾 Rudrapur Block

• Sow now: Gram (Chickpea)
• Transplant: Tomato Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Gram improves soil and is profitable.
  • Early tomato seedlings for better prices.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement and good tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Salempur Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor)
• Transplant: Cabbage Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil for soil health.
  • Cabbage transplant for winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and cabbage yield.
  

🌾 Tarkulwa Block

• Sow now: Mustard
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard is oilseed and provides good returns.
  • Brinjal transplant for market.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed and common vegetable.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Late blight, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/plants.
  
• Keep fields clean of weeds; use yellow sticky traps for flying pests.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, based on soil moisture and crop need.
  
• Avoid waterlogging, especially in nurseries and new plantings; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (straw, dry leaves) to keep soil warm, save moisture, and control weeds.
  
• Prefer furrow irrigation for row crops and drip where available.
  

Conclusion

January in Deoria is all about smart harvesting and early planning:

• Focus on continuous harvesting of winter vegetables like peas, cauliflower, cabbage, and root crops.
  
• Keep sowing quick-maturing leafy greens such as spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for regular market supply.
  
• Start nursery preparation for early summer crops like tomato, brinjal, and chilli, under protected cover.
  
• Begin field preparation for upcoming spring-summer crops like gourds and okra (bhindi).
  
• Protect sensitive crops from frost, ensure timely irrigation, and manage winter pests and diseases effectively.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—managing continuous harvests for immediate cash, preparing nurseries for future gains, and safeguarding your crops—you’ll ensure a profitable January and a strong start to the spring season.