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

Are you a farmer from Raebareli, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Amawan, Bachhrawan, Dalmau, Deeh, Gurbakhshganj, Harchandpur, Jagdishpur, Khiron, Lalganj, Mahrajganj, Nasirabad, Parshedipur, Raebareli, Rahi, Salon, Sareni, Sataon, Unchahar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Chilli, Brinjal.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, and with cold, dry weather, managing irrigation for standing crops is critical. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Raebareli 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 rice, pigeon pea (arhar), and mustard 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  • Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea (chana) and lentil (masoor) continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (January) in Raebareli

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Gram, Lentil, Pea, Barley, Wheat (late varieties).
✅ Benefit – Utilize residual soil moisture and benefit from cooler temperatures for optimal germination.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd and ridge gourd if protected cultivation is available.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery raising helps in getting early yields and higher market prices during off-season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant onion seedlings that were sown in nursery 4-6 weeks ago. Also transplant tomato, chili and brinjal if seedlings are ready.
✅ Benefit – Proper spacing and timely transplanting helps in better growth and yield of crops.

Fruit crops:
Planting of fruit trees like mango, guava, amla, ber can be done now.
✅ Benefit – January is ideal time for fruit tree planting due to favorable temperatures.

Other crops:
Sugarcane planting can be started in January in Raebareli.
✅ Benefit – Early planting results in higher yields and better sugar recovery.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, fruit crops, and sugarcane in January, farmers in Raebareli can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Raebareli Farmers

Mustard

Direct sowing; rows 30-45 cm apart; thin after 20 days

Good oilseed option; relatively low input cost

Wheat (early variety)

Line sowing; 20 cm row spacing; ensure good soil moisture

Timely sowing ensures good yield potential in Raebareli

Potato

Plant seed potatoes 20 cm apart in rows spaced 60 cm apart

High demand in Raebareli; good market price

Sugarcane (ratoon management)

Apply fertilizer and irrigate ratoon sugarcane crop

Early management ensures better yield from the existing crop

Lentil (Masoor)

Direct sowing; rows 30 cm apart

Good pulse crop option for Raebareli farmers

Chickpea (Chana)

Sow in rows 45 cm apart; maintain plant spacing

Important pulse crop with good market demand

Pea

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 5-7 cm plant spacing

Vegetable and pulse crop options in Raebareli

Barley

Line sowing at 22.5 cm row spacing

Suitable for areas with limited irrigation

Raya

Sowing at 30 cm row spacing

Suitable oilseed crop option for Raebareli

Garlic

Plant cloves 10 cm apart in rows 15 cm apart

Good market value as spice in local markets

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Sareni

Spinach, Mustard, Fenugreek, Radish

Tomato, Cauliflower

Diamondback Moth, Aphids

Irrigate every 8-10 days

Unchahar

Carrot, Turnip, Spinach

Brinjal, Cabbage

Aphids, Jassids

Avoid overwatering

Deenshah Gaura

Coriander, Pea

Tomato

Early Blight, Powdery Mildew

Use drip/furrow irrigation

Lalganj

Radish, Spinach, Carrot

Tomato, Chilli

Fruit Borer

Mulch to conserve moisture

Shivgarh

Leafy Greens, Early Pea

Tomato, Cabbage, Brinjal

Cutworms in nurseries

Sprinkler irrigation; avoid waterlogging

Maharajganj

Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish

Tomato, Cauliflower

Whitefly

Light irrigation; improve drainage

Bachhrawan

Spinach, Coriander

Tomato, Brinjal

Aphids in greens

Shallow irrigation; no overwatering

Harchandpur

Carrot, Turnip, Spinach

Tomato

Late blight, Fruit Fly

Organic mulch; weekly irrigation

Tiloi

Fenugreek, Radish, Coriander

Brinjal, Cabbage

Shoot Borer

Irrigate nurseries every 4–5 days

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amawan Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Short duration crops like radish and spinach help utilize the time before Rabi crops.
    • Early transplanting of chili, tomato, and brinjal ensures better yield and market price.
  • Advantage: Additional income before the main season crops.

🌾 Bachhrawan Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
  • Prepare land for: Wheat
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard can be intercropped with potato for efficient land use.
    • Timely sowing of pea ensures good pod development during cooler temperatures.
  • Advantage: Crop diversification and efficient resource utilization.

🌾 Dalmau Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
  • Maintain: Existing vegetable crops with irrigation and weeding
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and chickpea benefit from the cool and dry weather.
    • Regular maintenance of existing crops ensures healthy growth and yield.
  • Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility; existing vegetables provide continuous income.

🌾 Deeh Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Short duration crops like radish and spinach help utilize the time before Rabi crops.
    • Early transplanting of chili, tomato, and brinjal ensures better yield and market price.
  • Advantage: Additional income before the main season crops.

🌾 Gurbakhshganj Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
  • Prepare land for: Wheat
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard can be intercropped with potato for efficient land use.
    • Timely sowing of pea ensures good pod development during cooler temperatures.
  • Advantage: Crop diversification and efficient resource utilization.

🌾 Harchandpur Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
  • Maintain: Existing vegetable crops with irrigation and weeding
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and chickpea benefit from the cool and dry weather.
    • Regular maintenance of existing crops ensures healthy growth and yield.
  • Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility; existing vegetables provide continuous income.

🌾 Jagdishpur Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Short duration crops like radish and spinach help utilize the time before Rabi crops.
    • Early transplanting of chili, tomato, and brinjal ensures better yield and market price.
  • Advantage: Additional income before the main season crops.

🌾 Khiron Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
  • Prepare land for: Wheat
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard can be intercropped with potato for efficient land use.
    • Timely sowing of pea ensures good pod development during cooler temperatures.
  • Advantage: Crop diversification and efficient resource utilization.

🌾 Lalganj Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
  • Maintain: Existing vegetable crops with irrigation and weeding
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and chickpea benefit from the cool and dry weather.
    • Regular maintenance of existing crops ensures healthy growth and yield.
  • Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility; existing vegetables provide continuous income.

🌾 Mahrajganj Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Short duration crops like radish and spinach help utilize the time before Rabi crops.
    • Early transplanting of chili, tomato, and brinjal ensures better yield and market price.
  • Advantage: Additional income before the main season crops.

🌾 Nasirabad Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
  • Prepare land for: Wheat
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard can be intercropped with potato for efficient land use.
    • Timely sowing of pea ensures good pod development during cooler temperatures.
  • Advantage: Crop diversification and efficient resource utilization.

🌾 Parshedipur Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
  • Maintain: Existing vegetable crops with irrigation and weeding
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and chickpea benefit from the cool and dry weather.
    • Regular maintenance of existing crops ensures healthy growth and yield.
  • Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility; existing vegetables provide continuous income.

🌾 Raebareli Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Short duration crops like radish and spinach help utilize the time before Rabi crops.
    • Early transplanting of chili, tomato, and brinjal ensures better yield and market price.
  • Advantage: Additional income before the main season crops.

🌾 Rahi Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
  • Prepare land for: Wheat
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard can be intercropped with potato for efficient land use.
    • Timely sowing of pea ensures good pod development during cooler temperatures.
  • Advantage: Crop diversification and efficient resource utilization.

🌾 Salon Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
  • Maintain: Existing vegetable crops with irrigation and weeding
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and chickpea benefit from the cool and dry weather.
    • Regular maintenance of existing crops ensures healthy growth and yield.
  • Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility; existing vegetables provide continuous income.

🌾 Sareni Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Short duration crops like radish and spinach help utilize the time before Rabi crops.
    • Early transplanting of chili, tomato, and brinjal ensures better yield and market price.
  • Advantage: Additional income before the main season crops.

🌾 Sataon Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
  • Prepare land for: Wheat
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard can be intercropped with potato for efficient land use.
    • Timely sowing of pea ensures good pod development during cooler temperatures.
  • Advantage: Crop diversification and efficient resource utilization.

🌾 Unchahar Block

  • Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
  • Maintain: Existing vegetable crops with irrigation and weeding
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and chickpea benefit from the cool and dry weather.
    • Regular maintenance of existing crops ensures healthy growth and yield.
  • Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility; existing vegetables provide continuous income.
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Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

  • Patta gobhi/Phool gobhi (Cabbage/Cauliflower): Heera lat (Diamondback moth), Mahu (Aphids)
  • Hari pattedaar sabziyan (Palak, Sarson): Mahu (Aphids), Patti surangak (Leaf miner)
  • Matar (Peas): Powdery mildew, Mahu (Aphids)
  • Aaloo/Tamatar (if planted): Picheta jhulsa (Late Blight), Katwa keet (Cutworm)

Simple actions:

  • Hafte mein do baar khet ka jaayza lein. Patton ke neeche aur naye badhte hisson ko dhyan se check karein, khaaskar hari sabziyon par mahu.
  • Roggrast patton/paudhon ko turant hataakar nasht karein taaki rog na faile.
  • Khet ko ghaas-phoos se saaf rakhein, yeh keeton aur rogon ko panah de sakte hain.
  • Jarurat ho tabhi recommended dawaiyon ka istemal karein; dawa badalte rahein taaki keeton mein pratirodhak kshamta na bane. Mahu ke liye neem-based spray pehle istemal karein.

Irrigation

  • Halke paani ki sinchai har 10-15 din mein dein (mitti ki nami dekhkar). Zyada thand mein subah ya dopahar mein sinchai karein.
  • Nurseries mein paani jama na hone dein; acchi nikaasi sunishchit karein, thand mein rog lag sakte hain.
  • Mulching ka upyog karein (sukhe patte/parali/plastic jahan sambhav ho) taaki mitti mein nami bachi rahe, kharpatwar kam hon aur paudhe paley se bachein.
  • Pala padne ki sambhavna ho toh sham ko halke paani ki sinchai karen, yeh paley se bachav karta hai.
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Conclusion

January in Raebareli is all about smart farming:

  • Focus on regular harvesting of winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrots, and radishes.
  • Continue sowing quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for continuous supply.
  • Protect young plants and standing crops from frost; use light irrigation or cover when needed.
  • Actively manage pests and diseases, especially in cool, moist conditions.
  • Prepare land for early summer vegetable sowing towards month-end, like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber.

If you manage your winter harvest efficiently, protect your crops from the cold, and prepare for the upcoming summer planting, January will set a strong foundation for your yearly income.

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