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

Are you a farmer from Bahraich, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bahraich, Chittaura, Jarwal, Kaisarganj, Mahasi, Mihinpurwa, Nanpara, Nawabganj, Phakharpur, Risia, Shivpur, Tajwapur, Visheshwarganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, late Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi growing season, with no rainfall and decreasing soil moisture, making timely irrigation essential for all standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bahraich 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 groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, and cauliflower 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 areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Bahraich 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, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Barley, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are Rabi crops and provide staple food.

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

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

Vegetables (if irrigation available):
Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Radish, Carrot, and Turnip in Bahraich.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Potato (for premium price):
Farmers can focus on potato crop.
✅ Benefit – Ensures steady income for farmers in Bahraich.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bahraich Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach.
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  • Sowing radish and carrot gives income within 45-60 days.
  • Transplanting chilli and tomato ensures good yield in Feb-March.
• Advantage: Timely sowing/transplanting leads to better market prices in the coming months.

🌾 Chittaura Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato.
• Prepare Land: For summer vegetables like cucurbits (pumpkin, gourds).
• How & Why:
  • Mustard sown now will escape aphid attack later in the season.
  • Potato planting should be completed this month for optimal yields.
• Advantage: Early planting minimizes pest/disease incidence and maximizes yield potential.

🌾 Jarwal Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic.
• Intercrop: Mustard in sugarcane fields.
• How & Why:
  • Pea is a short-duration crop, providing quick returns.
  • Garlic requires cool weather for bulb formation.
• Advantage: Diversified income and better land utilization.

🌾 Kaisarganj Block

• Sow now: Barley, Chickpea (Gram).
• Manage: Monitor for blight in potato fields.
• How & Why:
  • Barley is drought-tolerant and requires less water.
  • Chickpea is a good source of protein and improves soil fertility.
• Advantage: Resilient crops suitable for the region and soil improvement.

🌾 Mahasi Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor).
• Apply: Basal dose of fertilizers to potato.
• How & Why:
  • Lentil is a leguminous crop that fixes nitrogen in the soil.
  • Basal fertilizer application ensures proper nutrient availability for potato.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and optimal potato growth.

🌾 Mihinpurwa Block

• Sow now: Winter Maize.
• Protect: Young vegetable seedlings from frost.
• How & Why:
  • Winter maize gives higher yields due to longer growing season.
  • Frost protection is crucial for seedling survival.
• Advantage: Higher yield potential and reduced losses due to frost.

🌾 Nanpara Block

• Sow now: Toria (early mustard).
• Mulch: Vegetable beds to conserve moisture and regulate temperature.
• How & Why:
  • Toria is a short-duration oilseed crop.
  • Mulching helps retain soil moisture and protects from temperature fluctuations.
• Advantage: Quick returns and improved soil health.

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Oat (for fodder).
• Weed: Regularly in wheat fields.
• How & Why:
  • Oat provides nutritious fodder for livestock.
  • Weed control improves wheat yield.
• Advantage: Fodder availability and increased wheat production.

🌾 Phakharpur Block

• Sow now: Sugarcane (spring planting).
• Irrigate: Vegetable crops as needed.
• How & Why:
  • Spring sugarcane planting gives better yields.
  • Adequate irrigation ensures healthy vegetable growth.
• Advantage: Optimal sugarcane yield and vegetable production.

🌾 Risia Block

• Sow now: Sunflower.
• Monitor: For insect pests in mustard.
• How & Why:
  • Sunflower is a good oilseed crop with high market demand.
  • Pest monitoring helps in timely control measures.
• Advantage: Income generation and reduced crop losses.

🌾 Shivpur Block

• Sow now: Linseed.
• Harvest: Pigeon pea (Arhar).
• How & Why:
  • Linseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Timely harvesting of pigeon pea prevents yield losses.
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and reduced post-harvest losses.

🌾 Tajwapur Block

• Sow now: Cumin.
• Apply: Top dressing of urea to wheat.
• How & Why:
  • Cumin is a high-value spice crop.
  • Top dressing of urea provides nitrogen for wheat growth.
• Advantage: High returns and improved wheat yield.

🌾 Visheshwarganj Block

• Sow now: Coriander.
• Protect: Vegetables from stray animals.
• How & Why:
  • Coriander is a popular spice crop.
  • Protecting vegetables ensures good harvest.
• Advantage: Income generation and reduced crop damage.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Potato/Tomato: Late blight, Leaf miner
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

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

Irrigation

• Irrigate judiciously, usually every 10-15 days depending on soil type and crop.
  
• Water in the morning to allow leaves to dry before night, reducing fungal diseases.
  
• Use mulching (straw, dry leaves/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and maintain warmth.
  
• Ensure good drainage, especially in low-lying areas, to prevent waterlogging during cold.
  

Conclusion

December in Bahraich is all about protection and steady yields:

• Keep harvesting mature root vegetables like radish and leafy greens like spinach.
  
• Continue sowing quick-growing leafy greens like fenugreek and coriander for market.
  
• Ensure proper care (nutrition, water) for established winter crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
  
• Focus on managing your main-season pea crop for good flowering and pod development.
  
• Protect tender plants from frost and cold waves; watch for pests and irrigate lightly as needed.
  
  

By protecting your crops from the winter chill, ensuring regular harvests, and maintaining crop health, you’ll secure a strong, steady income throughout the cold season.