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

Are you a farmer from Hardoi, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Ahirori, Bawan, Behta Gokul, Bharawan, Bharkhani, Bilgram, Hardoi, Harpalpur, Kothawan, Madhoganj, Mallawan, Pihani, Sandi, Sandila, Sawayajpur, Shahabad, Tadiyawan, Todaarpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cucumber, Bottle 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 weather, requiring careful and timely irrigation to maintain soil moisture for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hardoi 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 in early January (Hardoi)

• Standing/harvest-ready: Potato, pea, cole crops (cauliflower/cabbage), carrots, radish. In some pockets, late paddy/maize residues are being cleared; sugarcane continues where grown.
• Nurseries: Tomato, brinjal, chilli for late-winter/early-summer transplanting.
• Fresh greens: Spinach, methi, coriander are in continuous sowing for quick cash flow.
• Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea (gram), lentil, barley progressing; localized pockets plan early cucurbits under low tunnels.

What to start now (January) in Hardoi

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 can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Ahirori Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Transplanting chili and tomato in January takes advantage of milder weather.
    
• Advantage: Early cash crops and setting up main season vegetables.
  

🌾 Bawan Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Spinach
• Prepare nursery for: Onion, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and spinach are fast-growing and profitable.
  • Starting onion and brinjal nurseries ensures timely transplanting in late winter.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and preparation for main crops.
  

🌾 Behta Gokul Block

• Sow now: Peas, Potato
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas and potatoes are well-suited to January sowing in Hardoi.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower now allows them to mature before the summer heat.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops and optimal growing conditions.
  

🌾 Bharawan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot are quick-turnaround options.
  • Nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting as soon as weather permits.
    
• Advantage: Early yields and forward planning.
  

🌾 Bharkhani Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and methi are quick cash crops.
  • Early tomato and cauliflower transplanting maximizes yield potential.
    
• Advantage: Fast income and early vegetable production.
  

🌾 Bilgram Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Potato
• Prepare nursery for: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens offer quick returns, and potatoes are a staple crop.
  • Brinjal nursery preparation sets the stage for a successful summer crop.
    
• Advantage: Balanced approach with quick and long-term crops.
  

🌾 Hardoi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot provide a quick harvest.
  • Transplanting cabbage and tomato allows for early maturity and better prices.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing and transplanting for optimal yields.
  

🌾 Harpalpur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Prepare nursery for: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach offer a quick turnaround for income.
  • Chili nursery preparation ensures plants are ready for the main season.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and planned crop management.
  

🌾 Kothawan Block

• Sow now: Peas, Mustard Greens (Sarson)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas are a profitable legume, and mustard greens are a quick crop.
  • Cauliflower transplanting ensures early maturity and better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Dual income streams and optimized cauliflower production.
  

🌾 Madhoganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Potato
• Prepare nursery for: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish provides a fast return, and potato is a reliable staple.
  • Onion nursery ensures timely transplanting for a successful bulb crop.
    
• Advantage: Balanced cropping with quick cash and long-term investment.
  

🌾 Mallawan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Carrot
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and carrot are short-duration crops for quick income.
  • Early tomato transplanting takes advantage of favorable weather conditions.
    
• Advantage: Rapid income and optimized tomato yields.
  

🌾 Pihani Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare nursery for: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and methi are fast-growing and marketable.
  • Preparing nurseries for brinjal and chili ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Quick profits and a well-planned cropping calendar.
  

🌾 Sandi Block

• Sow now: Peas, Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas are a profitable legume, and radish is a quick crop.
  • Transplanting cabbage allows for an early harvest before the summer heat.
    
• Advantage: Balanced cropping and optimized cabbage yields.
  

🌾 Sandila Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Potato
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach is a quick cash crop, and potato is a reliable staple.
  • Tomato nursery preparation ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and forward planning for tomato production.
  

🌾 Sawayajpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Carrot
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and carrot provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage ensures early harvests and good market prices.
    
• Advantage: Efficient cropping and optimized yields.
  

🌾 Shahabad Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Prepare nursery for: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and radish are fast-growing crops for quick income.
  • Brinjal nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for summer production.
    
• Advantage: Quick profits and planned crop management for brinjal.
  

🌾 Tadiyawan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Peas
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach provides quick cash, and peas are a profitable legume.
  • Early tomato transplanting allows for higher yields and better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Balanced cropping and optimized tomato production.
  

🌾 Todaarpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Potato
• Prepare nursery for: Chili, Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens offer a quick return, and potatoes are a reliable staple crop.
  • Preparing chili and onion nurseries sets the stage for successful transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: Both short-term income and planning for the main season crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Hardoi-UP for January):

• Cauliflower/Cabbage: Aphids, Diamondback Moth (DBM)
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Late blight, Cutworm
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Early/Late blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields regularly (at least twice a week). Check undersides of leaves and new growth.
  
• Remove and destroy infested plants/parts to stop spread.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for flying insects; keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Apply pesticides only when necessary, as per label. Rotate chemicals to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Hardoi-UP for January):

• Irrigate sparingly, generally every 10–15 days, or when soil feels dry to touch.
  
• Prefer morning irrigation to allow plants to dry before nightfall, reducing disease risk.
  
• Ensure good drainage, especially in nurseries and beds, to avoid waterlogging in cold.
  
• Mulch with straw or dry leaves to retain soil moisture and warmth during winter.
  

Conclusion

January in Hardoi is all about smart management and early preparation:

• Focus on harvesting mature winter crops like peas, potato, cauliflower, cabbage, and root vegetables.
  
• Protect young plants and nurseries from severe cold and frost using covers or light irrigation.
  
• Begin raising nurseries for early summer vegetables such as brinjal, chili, and capsicum.
  
• Consider sowing early cucurbits (cucumber, bottle gourd) under low tunnels for an off-season market.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and provide light, timely irrigation, especially after cold waves.
  
  

If you follow these steps—timely harvesting for immediate cash, protecting vital crops, and strategic early sowings for market advantage—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable spring season.