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

Are you a farmer from Mau, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Badraon, Ghosi, Mau, Mohammadabad Gohna, Pali, Pardaha, Ranipur, Ratanpura, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Carrot, Radish, Turnip, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Mustard greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season with cool, dry weather, so timely irrigation is crucial for good crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mau 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: Rice, pigeon pea, okra, and maize are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, 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: Mustard and chickpea continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Mau 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, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely sowing for optimal yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Chili.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings for transplanting after the cold season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cole crops (cabbage, cauliflower) if seedlings are ready and frost risk is low.

Vegetable crops (with frost protection):
Continue planting spinach, fenugreek, coriander, and other leafy greens with proper frost protection measures like mulching and row covers.
✅ Benefit – Availability of fresh produce during winter months.

Horticulture Crops:
Planting of fruit crops like Guava, Ber (Indian Jujube), and Aonla (Indian Gooseberry) can be initiated in December.

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

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)

🌾 Badraon Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops providing quick income.
  • Transplanting tomato and chili now ensures harvest before severe winter, fetching better prices.
• Advantage: Early income and reduced risk of frost damage.

🌾 Ghosi Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Coriander.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  • Pea and Mustard can utilize residual moisture.
  • Timely cauliflower and cabbage transplanting avoid pest and disease pressure.
• Advantage: Efficient use of resources and healthier crops.

🌾 Mau Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  • Potato, Garlic, and Onion benefit from cooler temperatures for bulb development.
  • Early tomato varieties can be transplanted for a January harvest.
• Advantage: High-value crops and early market access.

🌾 Mohammadabad Gohna Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea, Field Pea.
• Transplant: Broccoli, Knolkhol.
• How & Why:
  • Legumes like Lentil, Chickpea, and Field Pea improve soil fertility.
  • Broccoli and Knolkhol thrive in cool weather.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and diverse vegetable production.

🌾 Pali Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  • Mustard is less water intensive crop and methi will give some cash in between major crops.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower transplanting for good growth and quality.
• Advantage: Good growth and quality

🌾 Pardaha Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops providing quick income.
  • Transplanting tomato and chili now ensures harvest before severe winter, fetching better prices.
• Advantage: Early income and reduced risk of frost damage.

🌾 Ranipur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Coriander.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  • Pea and Mustard can utilize residual moisture.
  • Timely cauliflower and cabbage transplanting avoid pest and disease pressure.
• Advantage: Efficient use of resources and healthier crops.

🌾 Ratanpura Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  • Potato, Garlic, and Onion benefit from cooler temperatures for bulb development.
  • Early tomato varieties can be transplanted for a January harvest.
• Advantage: High-value crops and early market access.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Mau, Uttar Pradesh (December)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Potato: Late blight, Aphids
  
• Peas/Tomato: Pod borer/Fruit borer, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach/Mustard): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
  

Simple actions:

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

Irrigation for Mau, Uttar Pradesh (December)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based); morning is best.
  
• Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot, ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and maintain soil warmth.
  
• Critical irrigation during tuberization for potato and head formation for cabbage/cauliflower.
  

Conclusion

December in Mau means managing the winter harvest and protecting your crops:

• Harvest mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, peas, and root crops for steady income.
  
• Continue planting quick-growing, cold-hardy leafy greens such as spinach, coriander, and mustard.
  
• Transplant late onion seedlings for a good spring harvest.
  
• Actively protect tender crops from frost; light irrigation in the evening can help.
  
• Manage pests and diseases, which are generally less active but still need monitoring, and irrigate wisely.
  
  

By focusing on timely harvesting, continuous greens, proper onion planting, and vigilant frost protection, you'll secure steady income and set the stage for a strong upcoming season.