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

Are you a farmer from Etawah, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Barhpura, Basrehar, Bharthana, Chakarnagar, Jaswantnagar, Mahewa, Sefai, Takha, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Green 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 season with cool, dry weather, so managing soil moisture with timely irrigation is critical for crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Etawah 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, guar, 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and chickpea continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) - Etawah

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, and Pea.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and can provide a good yield in the winter season.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chili and Tomato. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting in protected environments (poly houses or using plastic tunnels).
✅ Benefit – Protected cultivation ensures survival from frost and cold waves, leading to early yield.

Transplanting (nursery → main field) (Protected Environments):
Transplant early varieties of tomato and chili seedlings under poly houses or plastic tunnels to protect from frost.
✅ Benefit – Early planting provides a head start and fetches better market prices.

Sowing:
Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Gram (Chickpea), and Lentil.
✅ Benefit – These are major Rabi crops that are sown during this time, contributing significantly to the overall yield.

Horticulture:
Planting of new fruit trees (Guava, Aonla, Ber) can be initiated. Ensure proper protection from frost for young plants.
✅ Benefit – December is ideal for establishing orchards. Proper protection ensures healthy growth and survival during harsh winters.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and winter crops in December, farmers of Etawah can maximize their income and ensure a good harvest.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhpura Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as intercrop in Potato.
  • Potato provides good return in Etawah region.
    
• Advantage: Ensures better returns to farmers in Etawah.
  

🌾 Basrehar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot are short duration crops.
  • Transplanting of Brinjal ensures early yield and better price.
    
• Advantage: Fulfills local demand and provides income.
  

🌾 Bharthana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare Nursery: Onion
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Methi are fast growing leafy vegetables.
  • Onion nursery should be started for Rabi season.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow and timely onion production.
  

🌾 Chakarnagar Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana)
• Prepare Field: Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • These pulses can be sown with minimal irrigation.
  • Timely field preparation ensures good wheat yield.
    
• Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility; wheat is staple crop.
  

🌾 Jaswantnagar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea are important oilseed and pulse crops.
  • Early cabbage transplanting gives better market price.
    
• Advantage: Good income from cash crops.
  

🌾 Mahewa Block

• Sow now: Potato
• Intercrop: Mustard with Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a high value crop for Etawah farmers.
  • Mustard as intercrop provides additional income.
    
• Advantage: Maximizes land use and profitability.
  

🌾 Sefai Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Radish
• Prepare Field: Sugarcane planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Radish are short duration vegetable crops.
  • Prepare field for spring sugarcane planting.
    
• Advantage: Short term income and planned sugarcane cultivation.
  

🌾 Takha Block

• Sow now: Barley
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley requires less water as compared to wheat.
  • Start tomato and chilli nurseries for next season transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation and timely vegetable production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Etawah, December)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Spinach/Mustard greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Peas: Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Early blight, Late blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips, especially in sheltered spots.
  
• Remove and destroy badly infested leaves or plants to prevent spread.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for flying insects like aphids. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation (Etawah, December)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, based on soil moisture. Water in the morning.
  
• Avoid waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas and nursery beds; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and protect roots from frost.
  
• For crops like potato, peas, and leafy greens, furrow irrigation or sprinklers are efficient where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Etawah is all about smart winter farming:

• Continue harvesting mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, radish, and greens.
  
• Plant late-season leafy greens such as spinach and fenugreek for continuous supply.
  
• Provide crucial protection against frost and cold waves for all sensitive crops.
  
• Ensure timely and light irrigation, especially during dry spells, preferably in the morning.
  
• Keep a close watch on common winter pests like aphids and manage them promptly.
  
  

By focusing on continuous harvesting, protecting your crops from the harsh winter cold, and smart water management, you’ll keep your farm productive and profitable through the peak winter season.