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

Are you a farmer from Raebareli, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Amawan, Bachhrawan, Dalmau, Dehri, Dih, Gurbakhshganj, Harchandpur, Jagatpur, Kathaura, Khajurgaon, Lalganj, Mahrajganj, Parshadepur, Rahi, Salon, Sareni, Satawan, Shivgarh, 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, Onion.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Raebareli 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: Paddy, maize, pigeon pea, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, 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 lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Raebareli 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, Chickpea, Mustard, Lentil, and Barley.
✅ Benefit – These crops are well-suited for Raebareli's climate and soil conditions.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery preparation helps in ensuring healthy seedlings for transplanting.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant onion seedlings from nurseries to the main field.
✅ Benefit – Proper transplanting ensures better root establishment and growth.

Vegetable crops (if irrigation available):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, and Coriander.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables can provide additional income during this period.

Potato Planting:
Continue planting potato, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting of potatoes leads to a good yield.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and vegetable crops in December, farmers in Raebareli can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amawan Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop ensures additional income.
  • Potato gives high returns if planted timely.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced income through crop diversification.
  

🌾 Bachhrawan Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Gram
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat is a staple and provides food security.
  • Transplanting early varieties of Tomato & Cauliflower ensures better market price.
    
• Advantage: Food security & increased profitability.
  

🌾 Dalmau Block

• Sow now: Barley, Lentil
• Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley needs less water compared to wheat.
  • Cabbage and Broccoli are high value vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation and better income.
  

🌾 Dehri Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard is a good source of oil.
  • Pea improves soil fertility.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and oil production.
  

🌾 Dih Block

• Sow now: Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a cash crop.
  • Wheat provides staple food.
    
• Advantage: Income and food security.
  

🌾 Gurbakhshganj Block

• Sow now: Gram, Lentil
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses improve soil fertility.
  • Cabbage is a popular winter vegetable.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and vegetable availability.
  

🌾 Harchandpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Barley
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oil.
  • Barley requires less water.
    
• Advantage: Oil production and water saving.
  

🌾 Jagatpur Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a good source of income.
  • Pea is leguminous and fixes nitrogen.
    
• Advantage: Income and soil fertility.
  

🌾 Kathaura Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Gram
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat provides food.
  • Gram improves soil fertility.
    
• Advantage: Food security and soil enrichment.
  

🌾 Khajurgaon Block

• Sow now: Barley, Lentil
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley is drought resistant.
  • Lentil is a pulse crop.
    
• Advantage: Water saving and pulse production.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard yields oil.
  • Pea enhances soil fertility.
    
• Advantage: Oil production and soil health.
  

🌾 Mahrajganj Block

• Sow now: Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato brings in income.
  • Wheat is a staple food.
    
• Advantage: Income and food security.
  

🌾 Parshadepur Block

• Sow now: Gram, Lentil
• Transplant: Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulses are nutritious.
  • Brinjal is a common vegetable.
    
• Advantage: Nutrition and vegetable supply.
  

🌾 Rahi Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Barley
• Transplant: Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives oil.
  • Barley is drought-tolerant.
    
• Advantage: Oil and water conservation.
  

🌾 Salon Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a cash crop.
  • Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil.
    
• Advantage: Income and improved soil.
  

🌾 Sareni Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Gram
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat provides food.
  • Gram enriches soil.
    
• Advantage: Food security and soil health.
  

🌾 Satawan Block

• Sow now: Barley, Lentil
• Transplant: Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley is water-efficient.
  • Lentil is a pulse crop.
    
• Advantage: Water saving and pulse production.
  

🌾 Shivgarh Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard produces oil.
  • Pea improves soil fertility.
    
• Advantage: Oil and better soil.
  

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Conclusion

December in Raebareli is all about wise management for winter:

• Regularly harvest winter vegetables like spinach, radish, and coriander for fresh market.
  
• Protect sensitive crops like tomato, brinjal, and cauliflower from severe cold and frost using covers or light irrigation.
  
• Continue weeding and earthing up potato and pea crops.
  
• Ensure timely and light irrigation, especially in fog to prevent fungal issues.
  
• Keep a close watch on aphids and powdery mildew, taking action quickly if seen.
  
  

By focusing on protection, timely harvesting, and vigilant pest management, you will ensure good yield and maintain profitability through the heart of the winter season.