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

Are you a farmer from Bulandshahr, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Agauta, Anupshahr, Bulandshahr, Danpur, Dibai, Gulaothi, Jahangirabad, Kakod, Khanpur, Khurja, Lakhaoti, Pahasu, Shikarpur, Sikandrabad, Siyana, Unchagaon, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Carrot, Radish, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion, 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 season, with clear skies and cool weather, making conserved soil moisture and timely irrigation very important for your crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in January–February.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bulandshahr 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: Mustard, sugarcane, potato, and wheat 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, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) in Bulandshahr

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Gram, Mustard, Barley, Wheat, Potato.
✅ Benefit – These are major rabi crops for Bulandshahr, providing staple food and income.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting, uncommon in Bulandshahr for December):
Generally not applicable in December for major crops in Bulandshahr due to cold weather.
✅ Benefit – Focus on protecting existing crops from frost and pests.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Continue transplanting late cauliflower and cabbage seedlings if weather permits.
✅ Benefit – Can extend the harvest season and improve yields.

Vegetables (with proper irrigation and frost protection):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek.
✅ Benefit – Provides additional income and dietary diversity.

Fruit Trees (new orchards):
This is a good time to plant new fruit orchards like Guava and Ber, ensuring proper irrigation and protection from frost.
✅ Benefit – Long-term investment for future income generation.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing of rabi crops, managing existing crops, and considering long-term investments, farmers in Bulandshahr can maximize their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Agauta Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Radish and Carrot mature quickly, providing early income.
• Transplanting tomato/chili/brinjal now ensures harvest before severe cold.
  

Advantage: Quick returns + protection from frost.

🌾 Anupshahr Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare Nursery: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oilseed cash crop option.
  • Potato is a staple and has good market demand.
  • Onion nursery will be ready for transplant in January.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed and staple crop + onion preparation.
  

🌾 Bulandshahr Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Transplanting tomato/chili/brinjal now ensures harvest before severe cold.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + protection from frost.
  

🌾 Danpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and gram are leguminous crops, improving soil fertility.
  • Cauliflower/cabbage nursery ensures timely transplanting in January.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + timely planting.
  

🌾 Dibai Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Early Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion are high-value crops.
  • Early potato transplanting allows for early harvest and better prices.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops + early potato income.
  

🌾 Gulaothi Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Barley
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and barley are relatively cold-tolerant crops.
  • Preparing tomato nursery now ensures transplanting in late December/early January.
    
• Advantage: Cold-tolerant crops + early tomato preparation.
  

🌾 Jahangirabad Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip provide quick yields.
  • Transplant brinjal/chilli for harvest before peak winter.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash + protection from frost.
  

🌾 Kakod Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Prepare Beds: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, methi, coriander provide quick returns.
  • Preparing potato beds ensures timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + potato planting preparation.
  

🌾 Khanpur Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard
• Transplant: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat is a major Rabi crop, and mustard offers diversification.
  • Transplanting onion now allows for bulb development before severe cold.
    
• Advantage: Staple crop + onion planting.
  

🌾 Khurja Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil (Masoor)
• Prepare Nursery: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and lentil are leguminous crops that improve soil fertility.
  • Preparing cabbage nursery ensures timely planting in January.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + timely planting.
  

🌾 Lakhaoti Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and spinach are fast-growing vegetables.
  • Transplanting tomato/chilli now ensures early harvest and better prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash + early tomato/chilli harvest.
  

🌾 Pahasu Block

• Sow now: Barley, Gram (Chickpea)
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley is a cold-tolerant grain crop, and gram is a pulse crop.
  • Preparing cauliflower nursery ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Cold-tolerant crops + cauliflower preparation.
  

🌾 Shikarpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides an oilseed crop, and potato is a staple.
  • Transplanting early cauliflower ensures early harvest and better prices.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed + staple crop + early cauliflower.
  

🌾 Sikandrabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Prepare Beds: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, methi, and coriander provide quick income.
  • Preparing potato beds enables timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + potato planting preparation.
  

🌾 Siyana Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip provide quick yield.
  • Transplanting brinjal/chilli before peak winter avoids frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash + frost protection.
  

🌾 Unchagaon Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard
• Transplant: Onion Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat is a major Rabi crop, while mustard gives diversification.
  • Transplanting onion now allows good bulb development.
    
• Advantage: Staple crop + good onion planting.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Gobhi, Patta Gobhi: Heera titli (Diamondback moth), Mahu (Aphids)
  
• Matar (Peas): Phali chhedak (Pod borer), Safed choorna (Powdery mildew)
  
• Aaloo (Potato): Pashcheti jhulsa (Late blight), Mahu (Aphids)
  
• Tamatar/Baingan: Phal chhedak (Fruit borer), Safed Makhi (Whitefly)
  
  

Simple actions:

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

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, especially during dry spells (check soil moisture).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, particularly in nurseries and new plantings; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and maintain soil warmth.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible for efficient water use and to prevent diseases.
  

Conclusion

December in Bulandshahr is all about smart planning:

• Safeguard sensitive crops like potato, tomato, and peas from severe frost.
  
• Provide timely, light irrigation to ensure healthy growth of standing winter vegetables.
  
• Continue harvesting mature leafy greens, radish, carrot, and early peas.
  
• Focus on weeding and timely top-dressing for robust crop development.
  
• Closely monitor for common winter pests and diseases, applying preventive measures.
  
  

If you diligently protect your crops from winter chills, ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management, you’ll secure a bountiful harvest and strong profits throughout the cool season.