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

Are you a farmer from Kasganj, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Amanpur, Ganj Dundwara, Kasganj, Patiali, Sahawar, Sidhpura, Soron, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Pea, Carrot, Radish, Garlic. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Late Cauliflower, Late Cabbage, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Capsicum.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the peak Rabi season with clear, cool weather, so timely irrigation is crucial to protect crops from frost and ensure good growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kasganj 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 rice, pigeon pea (arhar), and okra are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal (eggplant), chili, 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 (chana) continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) in Kasganj

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amanpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Radish
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as intercrop for additional income.
  • Planting potato early can give higher returns in market.
    
• Advantage: Additional income from intercropping and timely sowing.
  

🌾 Ganj Dundwara Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Garlic can tolerate low temperature, ideal for December sowing.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures harvest in late winter for good market price.
    
• Advantage: Temperature resistant crops and timely harvest.
  

🌾 Kasganj Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Turnip can be sown now for harvest in January-February.
  • Early tomato transplant can result in better price.
    
• Advantage: Early yield, good market price.
  

🌾 Patiali Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Spinach, and Coriander provide quick income.
  • Transplanting chili and brinjal ensures good establishment before severe winter.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash crops, better establishment of transplanted crops.
  

🌾 Sahawar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Lentil
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and lentil are suitable for this climate.
  • Tomato and Cauliflower seedlings can be transplanted now to get early yield.
    
• Advantage: Suitable crop selection, early harvest.
  

🌾 Sidhpura Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and Pea sowing is ideal for this time to avoid frost damage later.
  • Cabbage transplant should be completed to get good head size.
    
• Advantage: Frost avoidance, good yield.
  

🌾 Soron Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion are suitable for sowing now.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Chili now ensures better growth.
    
• Advantage: Better crop growth, timely sowing.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Kasganj, December)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Potato: Late blight, Early blight, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato: Fruit borer, Early blight
  
  

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 (Kasganj, December)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based), adjust for fog/rain.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure proper drainage, especially in nurseries.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for crops like Potato, Cabbage, Tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Kasganj is all about protecting your winter bounty and smart care:

• Protect your crops from frost; light irrigation or covers help a lot.
  
• Keep fields weed-free and give timely, light irrigation.
  
• Watch out for winter pests like aphids and diseases; act quickly if you see them.
  
• Continue harvesting ready winter vegetables like radish, spinach, and peas for steady market supply.
  
• Consider a final top-dressing for established crops to boost growth.
  
  

If you focus on safeguarding your crops from the cold, providing consistent care, and harvesting efficiently, you’ll ensure a productive and profitable December on your farm.