Vegetables to grow in december in Chitrakoot up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Chitrakoot, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Karwi, Manikpur, Mao, Pahadi, Ramnagar, Shivrampur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, and with no monsoon rains, preserving soil moisture and providing timely irrigation to standing crops is very important. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chitrakoot district for the month of December. 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 December according to your area.

What fields typically look like early december

• Standing/harvest crops: Bajra, paddy, groundnut, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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 mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) in Chitrakoot

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of December, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in December, farmers in Chitrakoot can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Karwi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops fetching quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomato and chili now ensures good yield despite December cold.
    
• Advantage: Early income + resilient crop stand.
  

🌾 Manikpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare beds for: Nursery of cucurbits (pumpkin family)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and pea tolerate December frost well and give good yields.
  • Starting cucurbit nurseries now allows for early spring planting.
    
• Advantage: Frost resistant crops + early cucurbit harvest.
  

🌾 Mao Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea, Barley
• Continue sowing: Mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops require less irrigation and are suitable for the December climate.
  • Mustard can be sown until mid-December.
    
• Advantage: Low irrigation requirement + timely sowing.
  

🌾 Pahadi Block

• Sow now: Potato, Wheat
• Prepare fields for: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato can be planted now for February harvest.
  • Prepare sugarcane fields for planting in late December or early January.
    
• Advantage: Potato cash crop + sugarcane preparation.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Oat (fodder), Berseem (fodder)
• Continue monitoring: Mustard for aphid infestation
• How & Why:
  
  • Oat and Berseem provide green fodder for livestock during winter.
  • Aphid infestation is common in mustard during December; monitor closely.
    
• Advantage: Fodder availability + pest control.
  

🌾 Shivrampur Block

• Sow now: Linseed, Toria
• Protect: Young plants from frost with straw mulch
• How & Why:
  
  • Linseed and Toria are oilseed crops suitable for December sowing.
  • Straw mulch protects young plants from frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed production + frost protection.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Chitrakoot, December)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Aphids, Diamondback moth
  
• Peas/Potatoes: Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Early Blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/fruits.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Chitrakoot, December)

• Give light irrigation every 10-15 days, based on soil moisture and crop needs.
  
• Irrigate in the morning hours to allow foliage to dry before nightfall, reducing disease risk.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for crops like tomato, potato, and cole crops where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Chitrakoot is all about nurturing and protection:

• Focus on established winter crops like cauliflower, cabbage, and peas.
• Ensure timely light irrigation, especially in dry periods.
• Protect sensitive crops from frost using covers or light irrigation.
• Regularly monitor for pests and diseases; apply controls as needed.
• Harvest mature winter vegetables to maintain yield and market supply.

By giving your winter crops proper care, protecting them from cold, and harvesting smartly, you'll secure a healthy harvest and steady income throughout the cold season.