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

Are you a farmer from Kasganj, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Amapur, Ganj Dundwara, Kasganj, Patiyali, Sahawar, Sidhpur, Sorkhon, Soron, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season with cold, dry weather, so managing 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 Kasganj 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 october

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, sugarcane, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and cabbage 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Wheat, barley, mustard, and gram are common options for direct sowing in Kasganj during January.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes the use of available moisture and time.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion seedlings can be started in nurseries for transplanting later in the season.
✅ Benefit – Allows for better control over early growth and seedling health.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplanting of previously sown chili and tomato seedlings can continue if weather permits.

Vegetable crops (with irrigation):
Continue planting root vegetables like radish and carrots, as well as leafy greens like spinach and fenugreek, with available irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Diversify income streams.

Pulses (for nitrogen fixation):
Consider planting pulses like lentils (masoor) to improve soil health through nitrogen fixation.
✅ Benefit – Enhances soil fertility for subsequent crops.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and considering various crop options, farmers in Kasganj can optimize their agricultural practices and income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amapur Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, fenugreek, radish.
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and fenugreek provide quick income within 30 days.
  • Early tomato transplanting can lead to better prices in March-April.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from greens + good prices for early vegetables = more profit.
  

🌾 Ganj Dundwara Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, mustard.
• Prepare nursery for: Onion.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach grows fast and gives income in 4 weeks.
  • Onion seedlings will be ready for transplant in February.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing of vegetables + prepare for next season = consistent income.
  

🌾 Kasganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, pea.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot mature fast and give quick return.
  • Transplanting brinjal now gives good yield during summer months.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest + summer vegetable production = increased income.
  

🌾 Patiyali Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, spinach, garlic.
• Prepare nursery for: Okra.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and spinach are short-duration crops for extra income.
  • Okra seedlings will be ready for transplant in February-March.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crop + preparation for summer crop = sustained income.
  

🌾 Sahawar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, potato.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be harvested in 60-70 days for oilseed and vegetable.
  • Early cabbage gives better market price.
    
• Advantage: Vegetable and oilseed production + good market price = higher returns.
  

🌾 Sidhpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, carrot, turnip.
• Transplant: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea provides good income.
  • Early cauliflower transplanting gives higher profit.
    
• Advantage: Winter vegetable cultivation = better income.
  

🌾 Sorkhon Block

• Sow now: Radish, spinach, coriander.
• Prepare nursery for: Bottle gourd, bitter gourd.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish gives a fast harvest.
  • Bottle gourd and bitter gourd nurseries ensure early summer crop.
    
• Advantage: Quick crop + summer vegetable preparation = continuous income.
  

🌾 Soron Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, mustard greens, potato.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and mustard greens provide quick returns.
  • Early tomato transplanting leads to better prices in the market.
    
• Advantage: Fast income from greens + early vegetables = higher profit.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Not common in January; if planted (protected), watch for mites.
  
• Cucurbits (early crop/protected): Powdery mildew, mites.
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner, cutworm.
  
• Tomato/Brinjal (also Potato): Late blight (Tomato/Potato), fruit borer (Tomato).
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/plant parts, especially those with blight.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for flying insects. 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 (soil-moisture based); colder days need less.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries, to prevent fungal diseases like damping-off.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency and to reduce leaf wetness (helps against blight).
  

Conclusion

January in Kasganj is all about smart planning:

• Protect standing crops (potato, tomato, brinjal) from severe frost using covers or light irrigation.
  
• Harvest mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrot, and spinach for good market price.
  
• Prepare fields for next crop cycles.
  
• Start nursery for early cucurbits (lauki, karela, turai) under low tunnels for first-to-market advantage.
  
• Keep fields weed-free and provide light, timely irrigation to standing crops.
  
  

If you follow these steps—protecting your valuable winter crops, harvesting at the right time for best prices, and getting a smart start on early spring vegetables—you’ll ensure steady income and a strong foundation for the next growing cycle.