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📅 Vegetable Farming Calendar (India)
🥬 Vegetable🌱 Sowing / Transplanting🟢 Late Sowing🥕 Harvesting / Picking
🍅 TomatoJune–July / October–NovemberAugust / December75–120 days later (September–March)
🧅 OnionOctober–DecemberJanuary120–150 days later (March–May)
🧄 GarlicOctober–NovemberDecember120–150 days later (March–April)
🥔 PotatoOctober–NovemberDecember90–120 days later (January–March)
🥕 CarrotOctober–NovemberDecember90–110 days later (January–February)
🫜 RadishSeptember–NovemberDecember30–60 days later (October–January)
🥬 SpinachSeptember–FebruaryMarch30–45 days later (Year-round)
🥬 Fenugreek (Green)October–FebruaryMarch30–40 days later
🥬 Coriander (Green)October–FebruaryMarch35–50 days later
🥦 CauliflowerJune–SeptemberOctober90–120 days later (October–January)
🥦 CabbageJuly–OctoberNovember90–120 days later (November–February)
🥦 BroccoliSeptember–OctoberNovember80–100 days later (December–February)
🌶️ Bell PepperAugust–SeptemberOctober75–100 days later (November–February)
🌶️ Green ChiliJune–July / January–FebruaryAugust75–120 days later
🍆 Brinjal (Eggplant)June–July / JanuaryAugust80–120 days later (October–April)
🥒 CucumberFebruary–March / JuneJuly45–60 days later
🥒 Kakri (Long Cucumber)February–March / June–JulyAugust45–60 days later
🥒 Ridge GourdFebruary–March / June–JulyAugust50–70 days later
🥒 Bottle GourdFebruary–March / June–JulyAugust60–75 days later
🥒 Bitter GourdFebruary–March / JuneJuly55–70 days later
🥒 Pointed GourdFebruary–MarchApril90–120 days later (June–September)
🥒 Ivy GourdFebruary–MarchApril90–120 days later
🎃 PumpkinFebruary–March / June–JulyAugust90–120 days later
🎃 Ash GourdFebruary–March / JuneJuly100–120 days later
🥒 Snake GourdFebruary–March / JuneJuly60–80 days later
🥒 Round Gourd (Tinda)February–March / JulyAugust55–70 days later
🌱 Hyacinth BeanJuly–August / OctoberNovember60–80 days later
🟢 CowpeaFebruary–March / June–JulyAugust55–70 days later
🫛 PeaOctober–NovemberDecember90–120 days later (January–March)
🌿 AmaranthFebruary–AugustSeptember30–40 days later
🌿 Mustard GreensOctober–NovemberDecember45–60 days later
🥬 LettuceOctober–JanuaryFebruary45–60 days later
🌿 Drumstick (Moringa)June–AugustSeptember6–8 months later (December–March)
🌿 Taro (Colocasia)February–AprilMay150–180 days later (September–November)
🍠 Sweet PotatoJune–JulyAugust120–150 days later (October–December)
🍄 Button MushroomOctober–JanuaryFebruary30–40 days later (November–March)
🍄 Oyster MushroomSeptember–MarchApril20–30 days later (October–May)
🍄 Milky MushroomApril–SeptemberOctober25–35 days later (May–October)

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🥬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is vegetable farming?+

Vegetable farming is an agricultural practice in which different types of vegetables are cultivated for food. In India, major vegetables grown include tomato, potato, onion, garlic, brinjal (eggplant), cauliflower, cabbage, okra, pea, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, spinach, radish, carrot, bell pepper, and green chili.

Which is the most profitable vegetable in India?+

The profitability of vegetable farming depends on the region, season, market demand, and selling price. Generally, crops such as tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, cauliflower, onion, garlic, ginger, chili, and off-season vegetables can provide higher profits to farmers.

Which soil is best for vegetable farming?+

Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil is considered ideal for growing most vegetables. The soil pH should generally range between 6.0 and 7.5. Conducting a soil test before cultivation and applying sufficient organic manure helps achieve better yields.

What is the right time for sowing or transplanting vegetables?+

The sowing and transplanting time varies depending on the vegetable crop. Tomato, brinjal, and chili are transplanted during both Kharif and Rabi seasons, while potato, onion, carrot, radish, pea, cauliflower, and cabbage are mainly grown during the Rabi season. Vine vegetables such as bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, bitter gourd, and ridge gourd are usually sown during February–March and June–July.

Which vegetables are ready for harvest the fastest?+

Vegetables such as radish, spinach, fenugreek, coriander, amaranth, and lettuce are usually ready within 30–50 days. Crops like cucumber, kakri (long cucumber), cowpea, and ridge gourd generally start producing within about 45–70 days.

How can farmers achieve higher yields and profits in vegetable farming?+

To increase production, use certified seeds or healthy seedlings, apply fertilizers based on soil test recommendations, irrigate on time, control weeds effectively, use more organic manure, and adopt Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Following proper crop rotation, mulching, drip irrigation, and selling produce at the right market time can significantly improve profitability.

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