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

Are you a farmer from Moradabad, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bhagatpur Tanda, Bilari, Chhajlet, Dilari, Jhatpura, Kundarki, Moradabad, Mundha Pande, Thakurdwara, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion.

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 reducing soil moisture, so timely irrigation is critical for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Moradabad 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, pigeon pea, and groundnut 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: Mustard and gram continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Moradabad 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):
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 in Moradabad can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhagatpur Tanda Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach are short duration crops for quick income.
  • Chilli and brinjal seedlings should be 4-5 weeks old for transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables in the market fetch good prices.
  

🌾 Bilari Block

• Sow now: Pea, Potato, Mustard
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and potato are major Rabi crops for this region.
  • Mustard can be sown as a border crop to protect from frost.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping system ensures stable income.
  

🌾 Chhajlet Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Prepare land for: Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion need well-drained soil and proper irrigation.
  • Timely land preparation ensures good wheat yield.
    
• Advantage: Potential for high returns with garlic and onion cultivation.
  

🌾 Dilari Block

• Sow now: Gram (Chickpea), Lentil
• Protect crops from: Frost
• How & Why:
  
  • Gram and lentil are important pulse crops for nutritional security.
  • Frost protection measures like irrigation are crucial during December.
    
• Advantage: Pulses improve soil fertility and provide protein-rich food.
  

🌾 Jhatpura Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Monitor for: Aphids in mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and methi are quick-growing leafy vegetables.
  • Regular monitoring helps in timely pest management.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops supplement income; pest control prevents yield loss.
  

🌾 Kundarki Block

• Sow now: Potato (late varieties)
• Apply: Top dressing of nitrogen in wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Late potato varieties can be sown now to avoid frost damage.
  • Nitrogen application boosts wheat growth.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing potato yield; improved wheat productivity.
  

🌾 Moradabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Oats (fodder)
• Irrigate: Early sown vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard is a good oilseed crop; oats provide nutritious fodder for livestock.
  • Irrigation prevents moisture stress in vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed and fodder production; healthy vegetable growth.
  

🌾 Mundha Pande Block

• Sow now: Sugarcane (spring planting)
• Maintain: Seedlings in nursery
• How & Why:
  
  • Spring sugarcane planting should be initiated.
  • Ensure proper care of seedlings for transplanting in the main field.
    
• Advantage: Ensuring timely planting of sugarcane, a major cash crop.
  

🌾 Thakurdwara Block

• Sow now: Berseem (fodder)
• Prepare for: Transplanting of vegetable seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Berseem provides nutritious fodder for livestock during winter.
  • Prepare the field for transplanting tomato, chilli and brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Fodder availability for livestock and transplanting of vegetable seedlings.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cole Crops (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas/Potato: Aphids, Powdery mildew (peas), Late Blight (potato)
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Late 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

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, or as needed based on soil moisture.
  
• Irrigate in the morning to allow foliage to dry, reducing disease risk and avoiding frost damage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and moderate soil temperature.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Moradabad is all about smart winter farming:

• Harvest mature winter vegetables like radish, carrot, cabbage, and cauliflower regularly.
  
• Sow late varieties of spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for continuous greens.
  
• Protect young and sensitive plants from frost using covers or light irrigation.
  
• Apply top-dressing to growing crops like peas, potatoes, and tomatoes for better yield.
  
• Keep an eye on pests and diseases, ensuring timely control and good field hygiene.
  
  

If you follow these steps diligently—focusing on timely harvesting, continuous leafy green supply, frost protection, and proper nutrition—you’ll ensure a strong, steady, and profitable winter harvest.