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

Are you a farmer from Shravasti, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Gilaula, Hariharpur Rani, Ikauna, Jamunaha, Sirsiya, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Peas, Radish. 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 Rabi season with low temperatures, so timely irrigation is crucial for good crop growth and yield. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shravasti 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, wheat, mustard, and potato 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 (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Pigeon pea and lentils continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January) - Shravasti

Wheat: Ensure timely irrigation. Monitor for pests and diseases. Apply second dose of urea fertilizer if needed.

Mustard: Monitor for aphids. Irrigate if there is no rainfall.

Potato: Monitor for late blight disease. Provide irrigation as needed.

Pulses (Gram/Lentil): Keep an eye out for pod borer insects.

Vegetables (Shravasti): Continue planting winter vegetables like radish, carrot, spinach, and fenugreek. Protect plants from frost.

Sugarcane (Shravasti-up): Start preparing for the spring season planting of sugarcane.

Orchard (Shravasti): Start pruning of fruit trees. Apply Bordeaux mixture to protect against fungal diseases.

👉 In this way, by planning for rabi crops and vegetables in January, farmers in Shravasti can manage their crops efficiently.

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)

🌾 Gilaula Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek, Potato (early varieties)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal (protected nursery)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Fenugreek provide a good source of income in a short period.
  • Early tomato and chili transplanting under protected nursery conditions to avoid frost damage and fetches better prices in the early market.
    
• Advantage: Growing mustard and fenugreek provides additional income, and early transplanting ensures better market prices.
  

🌾 Hariharpur Rani Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic, Onion (early varieties)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower (protected nursery)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and garlic are good options for income generation.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower need to be protected from frost.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crop portfolio and better frost protection.
  

🌾 Ikauna Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili (protected nursery)
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and chickpea help to improve soil fertility.
  • Protect tomato and chili plants from frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Improving soil fertility and protecting crops from frost.
  

🌾 Jamunaha Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek, Potato (early varieties)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal (protected nursery)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Fenugreek provide a good source of income in a short period.
  • Early tomato and chili transplanting under protected nursery conditions to avoid frost damage and fetches better prices in the early market.
    
• Advantage: Growing mustard and fenugreek provides additional income, and early transplanting ensures better market prices.
  

🌾 Sirsiya Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic, Onion (early varieties)
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower (protected nursery)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and garlic are good options for income generation.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower need to be protected from frost.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crop portfolio and better frost protection.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Aphids, Diamondback moth
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Mustard): Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Peas: Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Late blight, Aphids
  
  

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 insects.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based), adjusting for crop type and weather.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in cold weather; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, keep soil warm, and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

January in Shravasti is all about smart planning:

• Focus on continuous harvesting of winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, radish, carrot, and peas.
  
• Monitor pest and disease in existing crops closely, especially during cooler, foggy days.
  
• Provide light and timely irrigation to keep soil moisture, avoiding waterlogging in cold conditions.
  
• Start nursery preparation for early summer crops like tomato, brinjal, and chilli under protected conditions.
  
• Consider early sowing of cucurbits (bottle gourd, ridge gourd) and okra under low tunnels for advance market prices.
  
  

If you manage your existing winter crops well—harvesting on time, protecting from cold and pests—while simultaneously preparing for early summer vegetables, you’ll ensure continuous income and a smooth transition into the next season.