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

Are you a farmer from Baghpat, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Baghpat, Baraut, Chhaprauli, Doghat, Khekra, Pilana, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Carrot, Radish, Turnip, Cauliflower. 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 with dry winter conditions, making timely irrigation essential for good crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Baghpat 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, okra, and brinjal are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage 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: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Baghpat 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, Chickpea, Lentil, Mustard, Fenugreek, Coriander, Radish, Carrot, Spinach.

Sowing:
Wheat, Barley, Mustard (ensure proper soil moisture).

Planting:
Garlic, Onion seedlings.

Fruit Plants:
Plant new fruit trees like Guava, Ber, Aonla (Indian Gooseberry).

Irrigation:
First irrigation to wheat crop 21 days after sowing.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, planting, and sowing in December, Baghpat farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Baghpat Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Spinach mature quickly, providing early income.
  • December is ideal for transplanting chili, tomato and brinjal for spring harvest.
• Advantage: Maximized land use and income through crop diversification in Baghpat.

🌾 Baraut Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  • Mustard can be sown early to avoid late-season frost damage in Baraut.
  • Transplanting cauliflower and cabbage ensures a good yield before the winter ends.
• Advantage: Planting early and transplanting cold-hardy plants.

🌾 Chhaprauli Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  • Pea and gram thrive in the cooler December climate of Chhaprauli.
  • Early tomato transplanting benefits from the residual warmth in the soil.
• Advantage: Increased yield and productivity.

🌾 Doghat Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: None (Focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  • Garlic and onion require a longer growing season and benefit from December sowing in Doghat.
• Advantage: Sowing for a better yield.

🌾 Khekra Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Barley
• Transplant: Brinjal, Pepper
• How & Why:
  • Lentil and Barley are cold-tolerant crops suited for December sowing in Khekra.
  • Transplant pepper and brinjal for early spring harvest.
• Advantage: Planting cold-hardy crops and early vegetable production.

🌾 Pilana Block

• Sow now: Wheat (early variety)
• Transplant: Potato
• How & Why:
  • Early wheat sowing allows for better tillering and yield in Pilana.
  • December transplant of potato gets crop established before heavy frost.
• Advantage: Planting for better yield.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Baghpat, December

• Winter vegetables (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mustard): Aphids, Diamondback moth (larvae)
  
• Peas: Pod borer (if flowering), Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Late blight, Cutworms (damages tubers)
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Fenugreek): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/plant parts promptly.
  
• Keep fields clean of weeds and crop residues.
  
• Use recommended sprays only when necessary; rotate chemicals to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation for Baghpat, December

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, based on soil moisture.
  
• Water in the afternoon (around 1-2 PM) to allow water to soak in and leaves to dry before night frost.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves, straw, plastic) to keep soil warm, save moisture, and control weeds.
  
• Ensure proper drainage in seedbeds and fields to prevent waterlogging and root rot in cold.
  

Conclusion

December in Baghpat is all about smart planning:

• Protect sensitive winter crops (tomato, brinjal, chilli) from cold and frost.
  
• Continue harvesting mature winter vegetables like peas, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Sow late-season leafy greens (spinach, fenugreek) and root vegetables (radish, carrot) for continued supply.
  
• Provide light, timely irrigation to help with frost protection and crop health.
  
• Keep a close watch on common winter pests (aphids) and fungal diseases.
  
  

If you follow these steps—protecting your standing crops, ensuring continuous harvest, and sowing for late-season market—you’ll manage the peak winter months effectively, staying strong, steady, and profitable.