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

Are you a farmer from Jhansi, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Babina, Bamaur, Bangra, Baragaon, Chirgaon, Gursarai, Mauranipur, Moth, Raghunathpura, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Tomato, 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 middle of the Rabi season, and with dry winter weather, timely irrigation is critical for good crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Jhansi 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 october

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, groundnut, sugarcane, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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: Urad and mung continue in suitable upland areas, and turmeric/ginger in irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) - Jhansi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

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

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

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of December, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babina Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, Turnip are short duration crops and provide income quickly.
  • Nursery preparation for upcoming Rabi season vegetables ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Early income and timely crop establishment.
  

🌾 Bamaur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya), Mustard Greens
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and Coriander are fast-growing and provide a quick return.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Cauliflower now will allow for harvest in the cooler months, fetching better prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and optimized planting schedule.
  

🌾 Bangra Block

• Sow now: Pea, Potato (early varieties)
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and early potato varieties can be harvested before the peak winter.
  • Nursery raising for tomatoes and chilies ensures seedlings are ready for transplanting in January.
    
• Advantage: Diversification of crops and timely availability of seedlings.
  

🌾 Baragaon Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require cooler temperatures for bulb formation.
  • Broccoli transplanting benefits from the cool climate, leading to better head formation.
    
• Advantage: Ideal climate for bulb and head development.
  

🌾 Chirgaon Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and mustard are fast-growing and provide a quick source of income.
  • Nursery preparation for brinjal and tomato will ensure timely transplanting in the main field.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and efficient nursery management.
  

🌾 Gursarai Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Beetroot
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower (late varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and beetroot can be harvested in a short period.
  • Transplanting late varieties of cabbage and cauliflower extends the harvesting season.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income and extended harvest period.
  

🌾 Mauranipur Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana)
• Prepare Nursery: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and chickpea are important pulse crops for the Rabi season.
  • Nursery preparation for chilies ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Important Rabi pulse crops and timely chilli production.
  

🌾 Moth Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and fenugreek are fast-growing and provide a good return.
  • Transplanting early varieties of tomatoes can yield a better price in the market.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops and potentially higher tomato prices.
  

🌾 Raghunathpura Block

• Sow now: Barley, Wheat (early sowing)
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Early sowing of barley and wheat can result in better yields.
  • Nursery preparation for brinjal will ensure seedlings are ready for transplanting in January.
    
• Advantage: Increased yield potential and timely brinjal production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Peas: Pod borer, powdery mildew
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Mustard): Aphids, leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Potato: Early blight, cutworm
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/pods.
  
• Use pheromone traps for pod/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 (soil-moisture based), or as needed depending on crop and soil type.
  
• Water in the morning to allow plants to dry before evening cold.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and protect roots from cold.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency, especially for row crops.
  

Conclusion

December in Jhansi is all about winter crop success:

• Harvest early-sown greens (palak, dhaniya) and radishes for market.
  
• Sow main winter crops like carrot, beet, and late varieties of leafy greens.
  
• Ensure proper earthing up for potato and provide support to tomato/brinjal.
  
• Protect sensitive crops from frost, manage timely irrigation carefully.
  
• Monitor for winter pests and diseases, and take timely control measures.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—harvesting early crops for cash, sowing mid-season ones for continuity, and protecting main crops—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable winter harvest.