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

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Bani, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Malihabad, Mohanlalganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum.

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 cold, dry weather, so managing 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 Lucknow 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, potato, tomato, and early cauliflower are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, brinjal, tomato, and onion 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: Pigeon pea and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Lucknow 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, Potato, Mustard, Wheat, Barley, Gram, Lentil, and Garlic.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing ensures optimal germination and growth before the coldest part of the winter.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion, tomato, chili and cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Seedlings will be ready for transplanting in January/February when the weather becomes milder.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early varieties of cabbage and cauliflower seedlings from nurseries.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price in Lucknow.

Fruit trees (if irrigation available):
Plant new fruit trees such as guava, ber (Indian jujube), and aonla (Indian gooseberry).
✅ Benefit – December is a good time for planting as the weather is cool and the soil is moist in Lucknow.

Irrigation:
Provide irrigation to already planted crops to protect them from frost.
✅ Benefit – Irrigation helps to maintain soil temperature and prevent frost damage in Lucknow.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bakshi Ka Talab Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, spinach, fenugreek (methi).
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli, brinjal.
• How & Why:
• Radish and spinach provide quick returns in 25-30 days.
• Transplanting tomato and chilli ensures a good yield and market price during the winter season.
  

Advantage: Early income from short-duration crops and good yield of transplanted vegetables.

🌾 Bani Block

• Sow now: Mustard, potato.
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
• Mustard can be intercropped for additional income.
• Timely transplanting of cabbage and cauliflower ensures proper head formation in winter.
  

Advantage: Utilization of land with intercropping and quality produce of cabbage and cauliflower.

🌾 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Pea, garlic, onion.
• Transplant: Tomato (late varieties).
• How & Why:
• Pea provides nitrogen fixation benefits to the soil.
• Garlic and onion are high-value crops suitable for the region.
  

Advantage: Soil health improvement and high returns from cash crops.

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Lentil, chickpea.
• Transplant: Brinjal (late varieties).
• How & Why:
• Lentil and chickpea are good for crop rotation and soil fertility.
• Late transplanting of brinjal ensures a continuous supply in the market.
  

Advantage: Sustainable agriculture with pulses and extended availability of brinjal.

🌾 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), coriander, mustard.
• Transplant: Chilli, tomato.
• How & Why:
• Methi and coriander provide quick returns.
• Transplanting chilli and tomato ensures good plant establishment before severe winter.
  

Advantage: Quick cash and better survival rates for transplanted crops.

🌾 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, spinach.
• Transplant: Cauliflower (early varieties).
• How & Why:
• Radish and spinach provide quick income.
• Early cauliflower transplanting maximizes yield before peak winter.
  

Advantage: Early income and high yield of cauliflower.

🌾 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, potato.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
• Pea improves soil fertility and provides good income.
• Potato is a major crop of this region.
  

Advantage: Soil health improvement and profitable potato crop.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Pea/Potato: Pod borer, Late blight
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach/Fenugreek): Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Early Blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/pods/fruits.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers 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). Water in morning.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, keep soil warm and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Lucknow is all about smart winter management:

• Harvest mature winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, peas, radish, and carrots.
  
• Sow late varieties of leafy greens (spinach, fenugreek, coriander) for continuous harvest.
  
• Plant late-season radish and carrot for market stability.
  
• Protect sensitive crops from severe cold and frost using mulching or coverings.
  
• Ensure light, timely irrigation and regular weeding to keep fields healthy.
  
  

If you focus on continuous harvesting for steady income, strategic late plantings for market, and diligent crop protection, you'll ensure healthy fields and profitability throughout the peak winter season.