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

Are you a farmer from Sambhal, up (UP)? In January, in blocks like Asmoli, Bahjoi, Gunnaur, Jawahirpur, Panwasa, Sambhal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas, Mustard. 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 of the Rabi season, with clear weather and low soil moisture, making timely irrigation crucial for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in March–April.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sambhal 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 august

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, maize, sugarcane, and turmeric are nearing harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, brinjal, and tomato 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: Urad bean and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (January)

Sowing of wheat, barley, gram, and mustard can be continued.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely sowing for optimal yield.

Planting of sugarcane should be completed.
✅ Benefit – Allows sugarcane to mature fully before the next season.

Nursery preparation for summer vegetables like tomato, chilli, brinjal, and cucurbits can be started.
✅ Benefit – Provides early seedlings for transplanting after the winter season.

Irrigation should be scheduled for standing crops based on weather conditions and soil moisture.
✅ Benefit – Prevents water stress and ensures healthy crop growth.

Farmers in Sambhal can also consider planting potato and onion.
✅ Benefit – These crops can provide good returns if managed well.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, planting, nursery preparation, and irrigation in January, farmers in Sambhal can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh (January)

🌾 Asmoli Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare Nursery: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Mustard can be sown as an intercrop to maximize land use.
• Ensure proper drainage to protect against frost.

Advantage: Early sowing ensures good yield and market price.

🌾 Bahjoi Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato requires well-drained soil and sufficient irrigation.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower transplanting should be done in the afternoon to avoid heat stress.
• Advantage: High demand in local markets.
  

🌾 Gunnaur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require well-prepared beds with organic matter.
  • Protect nurseries from frost by covering with polythene sheets during the night.
• Advantage: Good cash crops with export potential.
  

🌾 Jawahirpur Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana)
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and Chickpea are drought-resistant crops suitable for rainfed areas.
  • Transplant Chili and Tomato seedlings after hardening off.
• Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility and provide nutritional security.
  

🌾 Panwasa Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be intercropped for extra income.
  • Tomato and Chili seedlings need protection from frost in the nursery.
• Advantage: Radish gives quick returns; Mustard is a good oilseed crop.
  

🌾 Sambhal Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley
• Apply Urea: Wheat (First Dose)
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat and Barley sowing should be completed by mid-January for optimal yield.
  • Apply first dose of Urea to Wheat after first irrigation for better growth.
• Advantage: Staple food crops with assured market price.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas/Potato: Pod borer (peas), Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects 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).
  
• Irrigate during mid-day to help protect plants from severe cold/frost.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and protect roots from cold.
  

Conclusion

January in Sambhal is all about smart planning:

• Harvest ripe winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas.
  
• Protect young plants from cold and frost; use covers or light irrigation.
  
• Keep tending to established root crops and winter leafy greens.
  
• Start nurseries for early summer crops like brinjal, tomato, and chilli.
  
• Irrigate carefully; avoid waterlogging in cold weather.
  
• Watch out for cold-weather pests and diseases, treat promptly.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—capitalizing on winter harvest, safeguarding crops from frost, and preparing nurseries for spring—you’ll ensure continuous income and a robust start to the next growing season.