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

Are you a farmer from Ambedkar Nagar, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Akbarpur, Baskhari, Bhiyaon, Bhiti, Jahangirganj, Jalalpur, Katehari, Ramnagar, Tanda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Mustard, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, with dry winter conditions requiring careful and timely irrigation for healthy crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ambedkar Nagar 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: Sugarcane, paddy, pigeon pea, and maize 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and chickpea continue in suitable upland/irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Potato, Wheat, Mustard, Gram, Barley, Lentil, Garlic, Onion, Coriander, Fenugreek, Spinach, Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are winter crops with good market demand.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Tomato and Brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings will be ready for transplanting after frost.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Not applicable for this month in Ambedkar Nagar.

Vegetable crops:
Cauliflower, Cabbage, Radish, Spinach, Carrot, Turnip, Garlic, Onion.
✅ Benefit – Provides vegetables for local market and household consumption.

Fruit crops:
Planting of Mango, Guava, Aonla, Ber seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Long term investment for future income.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish & Carrot mature quickly, good for short-term income.
  • Chili and Brinjal transplants in December will be ready for harvest in late winter, fetching good prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and early cash crops.
  

🌾 Baskhari Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea is a leguminous crop that fixes nitrogen, benefiting subsequent crops.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower seedlings planted now will mature in time for the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement and timely harvests.
  

🌾 Bhiyaon Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Lettuce
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Fenugreek are fast-growing leafy vegetables suitable for quick income.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Capsicum ensures early yield and better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and premium prices.
  

🌾 Bhiti Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and Garlic are high-value crops that can withstand cooler temperatures.
  • Broccoli transplants in December will be ready for harvest in the early spring.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops with good market demand.
  

🌾 Jahangirganj Block

• Sow now: Onion, Carrot
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion seedlings can be started in December for a summer harvest.
  • Carrot seeds can be sown directly in the field.
    
• Advantage: Early start for key market crops.
  

🌾 Jalalpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Gram (Chickpea)
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Gram are important oilseed and pulse crops for winter.
  • Cauliflower seedlings need time to establish before the coldest part of winter.
    
• Advantage: Stable winter crops and timely vegetable planting.
  

🌾 Katehari Block

• Sow now: Radish, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip are quick-maturing root vegetables.
  • Cabbage transplant ensures good head formation in the right temperature.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest and quality vegetable production.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Pea, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea improves soil fertility and spinach provides quick greens.
  • Transplanting Tomato now allows for an early yield.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and early tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Fenugreek are easy-to-grow herbs with high demand.
  • Brinjal and Chili need ample time to grow before the cold becomes severe.
    
• Advantage: Herb cultivation and early setting of vegetable crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Ambedkar Nagar - December)

• Cole Crops (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Potato: Aphids, Early/Late blight
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Mustard): Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

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

Irrigation (Ambedkar Nagar - December)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based), crucial during flowering/tuberization.
  
• Water early morning to allow plants to dry before night, reducing fungal diseases and frost risk.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and protect roots from cold.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in all fields to prevent waterlogging, which is harmful in cold weather.
  

Conclusion

December in Ambedkar Nagar is all about smart planning:

• Focus on timely harvesting of winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, peas, and root crops for good market prices.
  
• Continue sowing quick leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for continuous cash flow.
  
• Protect your standing crops (especially tomato, brinjal, chilli, and early potato) from potential frost and cold damage.
  
• Provide light, timely irrigation, and manage weeds in all winter vegetable beds.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests (like aphids) and common winter diseases, taking swift action.
  
  

If you focus on continuous harvesting, protecting your crops from cold, and maintaining plant health, you’ll ensure a steady supply of quality produce and remain profitable throughout the peak winter market.