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

Are you a farmer from Pilibhit, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Amariya, Barkhera, Bilsanda, Bisalpur, Lalaurikhera, Marauri Kalan, Pilibhit, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the peak Rabi season with clear, cold weather, making timely irrigation crucial for crop growth as soil moisture is generally low. So your planning now will decide your profits in March-April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pilibhit 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, chilli, brinjal, 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: Lentil and pea continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January) - Pilibhit

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Peas, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Barley, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are the major Rabi crops of Pilibhit ensuring food security and income.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion nursery preparation for transplanting in February. Begin preparing for summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber in polybags for later transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely preparation ensures good yield during the summer season in Pilibhit.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant onion seedlings raised earlier. Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Onion is a valuable cash crop for Pilibhit farmers.

Sugarcane Planting:
Continue planting sugarcane in Pilibhit, using improved varieties and recommended spacing.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major crop in Pilibhit, and early planting leads to better yield.

Potato:
Continue intercultural operations in potato fields to ensure proper growth and yield.
✅ Benefit – Potato is an important crop in Pilibhit and requires careful management.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and crop management in January, farmers in Pilibhit can increase their 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)

🌾 Amariya Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Garlic, Onion
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as intercrop in potato.
  • Garlic and Onion gives good returns in Pilibhit.
    
• Advantage: Early sowing ensures better yield and disease management.
  

🌾 Barkhera Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot are short duration crops.
  • Early nursery preparation helps in timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing avoids late season pest and disease attacks.
  

🌾 Bilsanda Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea), Lentil
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Gram are good source of protein and fetches good market price.
  • Early tomato transplanting can give higher returns.
    
• Advantage: Leguminous crops improve soil fertility.
  

🌾 Bisalpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Prepare nursery: Chili, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Fenugreek are fast growing leafy vegetables.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and supply of green vegetables.
  

🌾 Lalaurikhera Block

• Sow now: Potato, Mustard (as intercrop), Garlic
• Transplant: Brinjal (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a major crop in this region.
  • Mustard helps in pest management in potato.
    
• Advantage: Maximized land use and income.
  

🌾 Marauri Kalan Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Radish, Turnip
• Prepare nursery: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables grow well in sandy loam soil.
  • Healthy nursery ensures good crop stand.
    
• Advantage: Good yield with proper management practices.
  

🌾 Pilibhit Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil, Gram
• Transplant: Tomato (if nursery is ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses improve soil health.
  • Early tomato transplanting gives higher price.
    
• Advantage: Soil fertility improvement and early income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cole crops (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Aphids, Diamondback moth
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Potato: Aphids, Early/Late blight (disease)
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish): Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/parts.
  
• Use pheromone traps for specific pests (e.g., Diamondback moth) 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, based on soil moisture and crop need (Pilibhit, January).
  
• Preferably irrigate in the morning on sunny days; avoid evening irrigation if frost is expected.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and maintain soil temperature.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially crucial in cold weather.
  

Conclusion

January in Pilibhit is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting of main winter crops like potato, peas, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for early market sales.
  
• Begin nursery preparation for early summer crops like brinjal, chilli, and tomato under protected conditions.
  
• Provide frost protection to young plants and ensure careful, light irrigation as needed.
  
• Prepare beds and soil for late winter/early spring sowings of root vegetables.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—maintaining current winter crops, sowing short-duration greens for cash flow, and laying groundwork for the upcoming spring/summer season—you’ll ensure a steady income and a smooth transition into the next cropping cycle.