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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Babhanjot, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Gonda, Haldhar Mau, Jhanjhari, Mankapur, Mujehna, Pandri Kripal, Paraspur, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda 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: Sugarcane, pigeon pea (arhar), rice, potato, mustard, and winter vegetables are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal (eggplant), chili, cauliflower, and cabbage seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), coriander (dhania), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and chickpea (chana) continue in suitable upland and irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip are suitable for direct sowing in Gonda during January.
✅ Benefit – These crops can take advantage of the cooler temperatures and establish well before the warmer months.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chili, and cucurbits (cucumber, bottle gourd, etc.) in Gonda. Protecting the nursery from frost is crucial.
✅ Benefit – Starting nurseries now allows for early transplanting when the weather improves, leading to earlier harvests.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early-sown cauliflower and cabbage seedlings in Gonda if the weather permits. Ensure protection from frost.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting can result in a better yield and market price.

Horticulture (if irrigation available):
Plant fruit trees like guava and ber in Gonda. It's also a good time to prune existing fruit trees.
✅ Benefit – Proper planning and pruning contribute to improved fruit production in the future.

Pulses (late sowing option):
Late sowing of chickpea and lentil is possible in Gonda during January, although yield may be slightly reduced.
✅ Benefit – Provides an opportunity to cultivate pulses even if sowing was delayed.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and horticulture activities in Gonda in January, farmers can optimize their crop cycles and income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babhanjot Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Mustard Greens
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot provide quick returns in 30-40 days.
  • Early Tomato and Chilli transplanting ensures better market prices in early spring.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and early vegetable sales maximize profit.
  

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and Spinach are short duration crops, harvest in 20-30 days.
  • Brinjal and Capsicum transplanting in Jan leads to early yield and higher prices.
    
• Advantage: Short-term cash flow and higher returns from early vegetables.
  

🌾 Colonelganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Coriander provide additional income in a short time span.
  • Early Cabbage and Cauliflower fetches better prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Income from short duration crops and good returns from early season vegetables.
  

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop provides additional income.
  • Tomato and Chilli seedlings are ready for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Additional income and timely planting ensures good yield.
  

🌾 Haldhar Mau Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion sowing can provide a good yield if taken care of.
  • Transplant Tomato and Capsicum to get early yield and better price.
    
• Advantage: Good Returns on Garlic and Onion and early vegetables fetch good income.
  

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Fenugreek give quick yield in about 25-30 days.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Tomato now will provide better yield.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting ensures good yield.
  

🌾 Mankapur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Mustard are good options for sowing in this month.
  • Transplant Cabbage and Cauliflower seedlings on time.
    
• Advantage: Growing season for Pea and Mustard and early transplanting gives better yield.
  

🌾 Mujehna Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot yield in short time.
  • Chilli and Tomato seedlings should be transplanted now.
    
• Advantage: Higher yield with timely sowing and transplanting.
  

🌾 Pandri Kripal Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Fenugreek can give quick income.
  • Brinjal and Capsicum transplanting should be done in January.
    
• Advantage: Short-term income crop and timely transplanting for better yield.
  

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea can be planted now for good yield.
  • Timely transplanting of Cauliflower and Cabbage ensures higher returns.
    
• Advantage: Suitable time for Mustard and Pea cultivation, and better yield with timely transplanting.
  

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are fast-growing vegetables providing a quick return.
  • Transplant Tomato and Chilli seedlings for early yield.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash flow from Radish and Spinach and better yield from early transplanting.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Brinjal, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and Coriander are short duration crops.
  • Brinjal and Capsicum transplanted this month will give better yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from short duration crops and better yield from transplanting.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Leafy greens (Palak, Sarson, Cabbage): Aphids, Diamondback moth (on cabbage)
  
• Peas: Pod borer
  
• Potato/Tomato: Late blight (due to fog), Aphids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/pods.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers where applicable and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, checking soil moisture first.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage to prevent root issues in cold.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for crops like potato, peas, and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

January in Gonda is all about smart management:

• Continue harvesting mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, radish, and peas.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for fresh market sales.
  
• Focus on top-dressing, weeding, and staking for standing crops like tomato, brinjal, and potato.
  
• Protect sensitive crops from frost and cold waves using mulching or light irrigation.
  
• Regularly check for pests (aphids) and diseases (powdery mildew, blight); apply timely controls.
  
  

By managing your standing winter crops well, ensuring timely harvests, planting quick greens for cash, and protecting against frost, you’ll secure your winter yield and prepare for the next season with confidence and good profit.