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

Are you a farmer from Pratapgarh, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Aspur Deosar, Bihar, Gaura, Kalakankar, Kunda, Lakshmanpur, Lalganj, Mandhata, Patti, Pratapgarh, Rampur Khas, Sangipur, Sandwa Chandrika, Shivgarh, 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, 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 soil moisture with timely 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 Pratapgarh 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, paddy, pigeon pea, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, 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: Mustard and chickpea continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January)

Sowing of wheat can be continued if not already done. Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimal yield and grain quality.

Planting of sugarcane can be initiated. Select suitable varieties for Pratapgarh and follow recommended planting methods.
✅ Benefit – Early planting can lead to better growth and higher yields.

Continue harvesting of rice crops. Ensure proper drying and storage to prevent losses.
✅ Benefit – Proper post-harvest management preserves grain quality and prevents spoilage.

Prepare land for summer vegetables like pumpkin, gourds, and cucumber. Start nursery preparation.
✅ Benefit – Starting early allows for early harvest and better market prices.

Monitor pulses like gram and lentils for pest and disease infestations. Take appropriate control measures.
✅ Benefit – Timely intervention prevents yield losses and ensures healthy crops.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, planting, harvesting, and pest management in January, farmers in Pratapgarh can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aspur Deosar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare: Wheat field
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard intercropped can provide additional income.
  • Ensure timely potato sowing for optimal yield in Pratapgarh.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and improved soil health.
  

🌾 Bihar Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil
• Prepare: Chickpea field
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and lentil are suitable for the January climate in Pratapgarh.
  • Proper land preparation ensures good germination and growth.
    
• Advantage: Legumes improve soil fertility and provide nutritional crops.
  

🌾 Gaura Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot grow well in the sandy loam soil of Pratapgarh.
  • Transplanting onion in January ensures a good bulb size.
    
• Advantage: Marketable vegetables with good returns.
  

🌾 Kalakankar Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Prepare: Garlic field
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach are short duration crops for quick income.
  • Garlic requires well-drained soil and timely sowing.
    
• Advantage: Short-term cash crops and high-value garlic production.
  

🌾 Kunda Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Mustard
• Prepare: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander can be sown for a quick harvest before summer.
  • Prepare land for sugarcane planting in February.
    
• Advantage: Balanced crop rotation and sugarcane production.
  

🌾 Lakshmanpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram
• Prepare: Field for summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and gram can be sown to utilize residual moisture.
  • Prepare fields for vegetables like pumpkin and gourds.
    
• Advantage: Pulses for soil health and early preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Potato, Mustard
• Transplant: Chilli seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato cultivation in January provides good yield.
  • Chilli transplantation ensures early fruiting.
    
• Advantage: High value crops for better income.
  

🌾 Mandhata Block

• Sow now: Barley, Wheat
• Prepare: Lentil field
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley and wheat are major crops in Pratapgarh for January.
  • Prepare lentil fields after harvesting rice.
    
• Advantage: Staple food crops and soil-enriching lentils.
  

🌾 Patti Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Prepare: Tomato field
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and turnip are fast growing vegetables.
  • Prepare tomato fields for transplanting in February.
    
• Advantage: Quick vegetable yield and preparation for main crops.
  

🌾 Pratapgarh Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare: Wheat field
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard intercropped can provide additional income.
  • Ensure timely potato sowing for optimal yield in Pratapgarh.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and improved soil health.
  

🌾 Rampur Khas Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Prepare: Garlic field
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and spinach are short duration crops for quick income.
  • Garlic requires well-drained soil and timely sowing.
    
• Advantage: Short-term cash crops and high-value garlic production.
  

🌾 Sangipur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram
• Prepare: Field for summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and gram can be sown to utilize residual moisture.
  • Prepare fields for vegetables like pumpkin and gourds.
    
• Advantage: Pulses for soil health and early preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Sandwa Chandrika Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot grow well in the sandy loam soil of Pratapgarh.
  • Transplanting onion in January ensures a good bulb size.
    
• Advantage: Marketable vegetables with good returns.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Mustard
• Prepare: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander can be sown for a quick harvest before summer.
  • Prepare land for sugarcane planting in February.
    
• Advantage: Balanced crop rotation and sugarcane production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Pratapgarh-up in January:

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Potato: Late Blight, Aphids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/pods.
  
• Use pheromone traps for specific borers if active, 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 (soil-moisture based), adjust for frost risk.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in cold, heavy soils; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to conserve moisture, control weeds, and moderate soil temperature.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible, especially for row crops.
  

Conclusion

January in Pratapgarh is all about focused winter management and early preparations:

• Finish harvesting of mature winter crops like potato, pea, and cabbage.
  
• Continue harvesting existing winter leafy vegetables for regular income.
  
• Start nurseries for early summer vegetables like bottle gourd, sponge gourd, and bitter gourd.
  
• Protect all standing crops from frost with light irrigation or covers.
  
• Monitor for winter pests/diseases and ensure timely, light irrigation.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—timely harvest for steady income, diligent frost protection for crop safety, and early nursery for upcoming summer crops—you’ll manage the winter effectively and ensure a profitable start to the next season.