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

Are you a farmer from Pilibhit, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Amaria, Barkhera, Bilsanda, Bisalpur, Lalaurikhera, Marori, Pilibhit, Pooranpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas, Mustard. 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 middle of the Rabi season, with cold, dry weather and low soil moisture, making timely irrigation essential for crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Pilibhit 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, chili, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Pilibhit 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):
Wheat, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Barley, Pea, Potato, Garlic, Onion, Coriander, Fenugreek, Spinach, Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Beetroot.
✅ Benefit – Diverse crops offer income security and soil health improvement for Pilibhit Farmers.

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

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

Orchard management:
Apply winter protection to young fruit trees like mango, guava, and citrus. Prune and fertilize older trees.
✅ Benefit – Protects young trees from frost and improves fruit production for Pilibhit farmers.

Animal husbandry:
Provide proper shelter and warm bedding for livestock. Ensure adequate feed and water intake.
✅ Benefit – Maintains animal health and productivity during winter for Pilibhit farmers.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, orchard management and animal husbandry in December, farmers in Pilibhit can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amaria Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach.
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Chili and Brinjal transplanting ensures healthy growth before winter's peak.
    
• Advantage: Early root vegetables + healthy solanaceous crops = stable income.
  

🌾 Barkhera Block

• Sow now: Pea, Potato.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Potato are well-suited for December sowing in this block.
  • Tomato transplanting benefits from the gradually cooling weather.
    
• Advantage: Timely planting of major crops.
  

🌾 Bilsanda Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Lentil.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Lentil sowing should be completed to avoid yield loss.
  • Cabbage transplanting benefits from the cooler temperatures, reducing pest incidence.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed and pulse cultivation + healthy cabbage crop.
  

🌾 Bisalpur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion require cooler temperatures for bulb development.
  • Cauliflower thrives in the December climate of Bisalpur.
    
• Advantage: Bulb crop cultivation + successful cauliflower yield.
  

🌾 Lalaurikhera Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and Coriander provide quick returns and improve soil health.
  • Tomato and Chili transplanting to capture high market prices.
    
• Advantage: Dual income through leafy and fruit vegetables.
  

🌾 Marori Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are fast-growing and provide early cash flow.
  • Brinjal plants require a stable environment for better yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover + improved Brinjal production.
  

🌾 Pilibhit Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea.
• Transplant: Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and Pea sowing in Pilibhit block benefits from the cool December climate.
  • Timely transplant of Tomato saplings gives better yield.
    
• Advantage: Timely planting of major crops.
  

🌾 Pooranpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Gram.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Gram sowing to avoid late sowing losses.
  • December transplant of Cabbage for optimum head formation.
    
• Advantage: Healthy crop diversification.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cauliflower/Cabbage: Diamondback moth, Aphids, Leaf webber
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Pea Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Late blight (if conditions allow), Cutworm, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields regularly, especially undersides of leaves and new growth.
  
• Remove and destroy infested plant parts to reduce spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers; keep fields free of weeds.
  
• Apply recommended sprays only when necessary, rotating chemicals to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Provide light irrigation every 10-15 days, depending on soil moisture and crop needs.
  
• Irrigate in the morning to allow foliage to dry before nightfall, reducing fungal disease risk and frost damage.
  
• Ensure good drainage; avoid water stagnation, especially in cold conditions.
  
• Mulch with dry leaves or straw to conserve moisture and protect roots from cold.
  

Conclusion

December in Pilibhit is all about smart winter management:

• Continue harvesting early and mid-season winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, and radish.
  
• Sow quick, late-season leafy greens such as spinach, coriander, and fenugreek for continuous market supply.
  
• Protect all sensitive crops and young plants from frost and severe cold with mulching or covers.
  
• Ensure light, timely irrigation and provide necessary top-dressing for healthy growth and yield.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, which can still affect crops in colder weather.
  
  

If you follow these steps—focusing on continuous harvesting, planting late-season greens for cash, meticulous cold protection, and good crop maintenance—you’ll navigate December successfully, ensuring healthy yields and a stable presence in the market.