Vegetable Growing Season Chart in India: Sowing Guide, Germination and Planting Calendar

Our nation has a wide variety of plant life since it contains almost every imaginable landscape. Wildernesses everywhere, from mountains to plains, provide a haven for enchanting creatures. We tried to create this latest chart/calendar with the ideal times to sow and harvest veggies. However, if you are very specific, we advise checking with gardening specialists in your town, city, or village for the most up-to-date information regarding local conditions.

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This page has a comprehensive vegetable sowing calendar for India, split into sections covering the country’s many growing regions: the north, the south, and everything in between. Below we learn the vegetable planting calendar for north and south India, germination temperatures, and the growing season chart for different vegetables. This article will help you to understand the vegetable growing season chart in India.

Vegetable growing season chart in India

What month is the best month to plant vegetables?

Sowing and harvesting your vegetable crops at the proper time of year, when they are at the top of softness and flavor, is essential, whether you are sowing them straight outdoors in the ground or inside with the heat. Most vegetables are planted in the spring, between March and May, although others, like broad beans, may need to be planted earlier depending on the weather. Midway through the summer is when most harvests begin.

On the other hand, beans, carrots, radishes, and potatoes should be harvested sooner. Be aware that certain vegetables, such as beets, brussels sprouts, cabbages, leeks, and parsnips, have a later harvest time. It depends on the weather and the plant’s development, but the later-ripening veggies can be harvested far into the new year.

Keep in mind that before transplanting to the outside, certain vegetables must first be sown inside. This procedure is necessary for vegetables that have thick skins, such as tomatoes, sweet corn, and cabbage. Vegetable growing thrives in the summertime as well. Vegetables that do well in the intense heat of Indian summer need much daylight to grow.

What is a vegetable cropping calendar?

The Crop Calendar is useful for promoting home vegetable production by providing accurate and timely seed information. It details the best times to grow, sow, and harvest regionally appropriate crops in various ecologies. It details the most common gardening procedures and the rates at which various seeds and planting materials can be sown.

It helps farmers and garden enthusiasts make informed choices about what to grow and when to plant it, all while being mindful of the environmental impact. It also helps with emergency planning for agricultural system recovery following calamities.

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When should tomatoes be planted in India?

Seeds are planted in June and July for a winter harvest and in October and November for a spring and summer harvest. From March until April, gardeners spread seeds. Tomato seedlings are grown from seed in nurseries before being transplanted into the field. Three-by-six-foot raised beds are set up with a 10-15 cm elevation.

What is the fastest-growing vegetable plant?

Just 3 to 4 weeks is all it takes to harvest radishes, making them one of the quickest veggies. Additionally, they are pretty simple to grow. Plant seeds in either fertile soil or potting soil in containers. Spread the healthy seeds out thickly, leaving approximately an inch (2.5cm) between each one. The peppery roots can be grown in a continuous harvest by sowing a few seeds every few weeks until the end of summer.

The seeds will start to sprout in around three to five days. If the seedlings are too close, you should thin them out so the roots have space to grow. Make sure no weeds are growing there, and water when it’s dry. Don’t let the roots grow too big, or they’ll become woody and spicy.

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When should I plant carrots in India?

In India, carrots are a very important vegetable crop. Significant carrots are produced in Haryana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Carrots needed loose, deep soils to produce strong roots. Carrots can’t be grown on either too heavy or too sandy soils. Soil pH between 5.5 and 7 is excellent for maximum crop production (pH of 6.5 is ideal for good yield). Remove clods and weeds from the ground by plowing them completely.

At the time of land preparation, add well-composted cow dung into the soil. Forking of fleshy roots signifies that cow dung hasn’t decomposed enough to be used. Carrots of the local (desi) variety do best when planted in August and September, while European ones do best in October and November. Maintain a 45-cm distance between rows and a 7.5-cm distance between plants. Sowing seeds at a depth of 1.5 centimeters will promote healthy development. Apply both the dibbling and disseminating sowing techniques.

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What plant can grow in 1 month?

If you’re a fan of carrots and want a quick harvest, you should choose them. In this case, you can simply plant the young carrot seeds in the ground or a mud container. The seeds to grow baby carrots can be found at any store. After this stage, this vegetable requires little maintenance. In 30 days, you’ll have fresh, homegrown baby carrots from your garden, and all you’ll have to do is water them once every two or three days. Radish, packed with health-promoting elements, is a staple in most Indian diets.

Growing radishes is excellent since they thrive in various climates and soil types. It’s as simple as planting radish seeds in the ground and giving them watering every day or two. Typically, radishes need roughly 25 days from planting to harvest. It can take as long as 30 days. Cucumber can be eaten raw or cooked in various tasty ways. These are simple to grow and are not limited to a certain time of year.

Cucumbers don’t need anything but room to grow. You should leave some distance between them in your vegetable garden. Trellises can serve the same purpose. Your efforts won’t become apparent for another three to four weeks. Spinach, one of the healthiest crops, can be produced in a home garden in only four to five weeks. Here, you must pick a few spinach seeds and plant them in fertile soil. Be careful to give the plants frequent attention, including watering.

If you’re consistent with this, your spinach will be lush with green leaves after a few weeks and look very nutritious. When we discuss the benefits of spinach, we can’t help but think about lettuce, another plant with many beneficial components. In fewer than 30 days, lettuce can yield a substantial crop despite the cold weather. You can choose from many kinds of lettuce, each with its unique flavor profile.

Beans are rich in vitamin content and are considerably simpler to grow. For the sake of your kitchen garden’s aesthetics, you should grow this veggie. This plant can go from dead in less than 20 days to a green beauty that enhances the aesthetic appeal of your landscape. So, whether you care more about the visual beauty of your garden or the nutritional value of the food you eat, this is one vegetable you should grow.

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Indian vegetable planting calendar

Indian vegetable germination chart

Vegetable	North India-growing season	South India-growing season	Germination temperature (˚C)

Melon	Feb to Mar June to July	Jan to Feb Mar to June to Dec	22 to 32
Corn	Oct to Nov	Sept to Oct	10
Pumpkin	Jan to Mar Sep to Dec May to June	June to July to Jan	20 to 35
Potato	Oct to Dec	Oct to Dec	4
Cauliflower (early)	Mid-June	June to July Aug to Sep	25 to 27
Cauliflower (late)	Aug to Oct	June to July	16 to 20
Cauliflower (midseason)	Jun to July Aug to Sept	June to July Aug to Sep	<16
Turnip	Oct to Nov	Oct to Nov	15 to 35
Tomato	June to Aug Nov to Dec	Jan to feb June to July Oct to Nov	20 to 30
Spinach	Sept to Nov-Feb	Sept to Nov	10 to 22
Radish	Aug to Jan	–it depends–	10 to 30
Peas	Sept to Nov	Sept to Nov	10 to 22
Onion	May to June	Mar to April May to June Sept to Oct	10 to 32
Okra	Feb to March June to July	Jan to Feb May to June to Dec	20 to 32
Lettuce	Sept to Oct	Oct to Dec	7 to 27
Beans	Feb to Mar	—	16 to 30
Cucumber	Feb to Mar June to July	June to July Sept to Oct Dec to Jan	16 to 32
Carrot	Aug to Oct	Aug to Nov	10 to 30
Capsicum	Nov to Jan May to June	Jan to Feb May to June Oct to Nov	15 to 25
Cabbage	Sept to Oct	June to July Oct to Nov	10 to 20
Broccoli	Aug to Sept	Aug to Sept	21 to 23
Bottle gourd	Feb to Mar June to July	Nov to Dec Dec to Jan Jun to July	20 to 30
Bitter gourd	Feb to Mar June to July	Nov to Dec Dec to Jan Jun to July	20 to 30
Beetroot	Oct to Nov	Aug to Nov	10 to 30
Apple gourd	Feb to Mar June to July	Feb to Mar June to July	20 to 30

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Indian vegetable sowing calendar

Vegetable	Method of sowing	Depth for sowing(inches)	Sowing distance (inches/feet)	Days to maturity

Melon	Direct	1	Between rows: 18” to 24”	70 to 85 days
Corn	Direct	1 to 1.5	Between rows: 30” to 36” Between seeds: 4“ to 6“	60 to 100 days
Pumpkin	Direct	1	Between seeds: 24“ to 48“	70 to 75 days
Potato	Direct	4	Between rows: 12“ to 18“	70 to 120 days
Cauliflower (early)	Transplant	0.5	Between rows: 2 ft Between seeds: 2 ft	120 to 125 days
Cauliflower (late)	Transplant	0.5	Between rows: 2 ft Between seeds: 2 ft	120 to 125 days
Cauliflower (midseason)	Transplant	0.5	Between rows: 2 ft Between seeds: 2 ft	120 to 125 days
Turnip	Direct	0.5	Between rows: 1.5 ft Between seeds: 4”	40 to 50 days
Tomato	Transplant	0.25	Between rows: 2.5 ftBetween seeds: 1 ft	110 to 115 days
Spinach	Direct	0.5	Between rows: 9 ftBetween seeds: 3 ft	60 days
Radish	Direct	0.5	Between rows: 12” Between seeds: 2“ to 3“	40 to 45 days
Peas	Direct	1	Between rows: 12“Between seeds: 4“	55 to 60 days
Onion	Transplant	0.25	Between rows: 6 ftBetween seeds: 4 ft	150 to 160 days
Okra	Direct	0.5	Between rows: 18“Between seeds: 12“	45 to 50 days
Lettuce	Direct/ Transplant	Surface sow, cover lightly with soil	Between rows: 8“ to 12“	45 to 55 days
Beans	Direct	1 to 1.5	Between rows: 18“Between seeds: 8“	45 to 50 days
Cucumber	Direct	0.5	Between rows: 12“	50 to 70 days
Carrot	Direct	0.25	Between rows: 1.5 ftBetween seeds: 2“	75 to 80 days
Capsicum	Transplant	0.25 to 0.5	Between rows: 1.5 ftBetween seeds: 1.5 ft	95 to 100 days
Cabbage	Transplant	0.25	Between rows: 1.5 ftBetween seeds: 1 ft	90 to 100 days
Broccoli	Transplant	1.5	Between rows: 1.5 ftBetween seeds: 1 ft	90 to 100 days
Bottle gourd	Direct	1-2	Between rows: 4 ftBetween seeds: 1 ft	55 to 60 days
Bitter gourd	Direct	0.5	Between rows: 4 ftBetween seeds: 1 ft	55 to 60 days
Beetroot	Direct	1	Between rows: 18“Between seeds: 4”	80 to 90 days
Apple gourd	Direct	1	Between rows: 12“Between seeds: 12“	70 to 80 days

Conclusion

We hope our vegetable growing season chart and sowing calendar will help you plan your perfect garden in India. However, if you live in the following states in India, this article may help you to understand different vegetable sowing times, and germination periods, along with a planting guide.

Andhra Pradesh	Karnataka	Haryana	Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh	Kerala	Himachal Pradesh	Tamil Nadu
Assam	Madhya Pradesh	Jharkhand	Telangana
Bihar	Maharashtra	Nagaland	Tripura
Chhattisgarh	Manipur	Odisha	Uttar Pradesh
Goa	Meghalaya	Punjab	Uttarakhand
Gujarat	Mizoram	Rajasthan	West Bengal
Central India	West India	South India	North India

Vegetable Growing Season Chart in India: Sowing Guide, Germination and Planting Calendar

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